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Salary
- Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting for one (1) regular, full-time positions in the class of Legal Secretary I/II at the Probation department.
THE POSITION
This position will be assigned to both the West Sacramento and Woodland offices.The ideal candidate will have previous experience providing clerical support and demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt to periodic changes in assignments to meet the needs of the department. The candidate selected will be placed at the Legal Secretary I or II level depending on their background and experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority. The salary range for each classification level is as follows:
Legal Secretary I: $49,483.20 - $60,153.60 Annually
Legal Secretary II: $52,000.00 - $63,211.20 AnnuallyAdditionally, reliable transportation and a valid California driver's license are necessary as the employee will be required to travel to and from West Sacramento and Woodland.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and a valid typing certificate to be considered for the next step of the selection process. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.- Essential Functions
Click here to view the full job description for Legal Secretary I.
Click here to view the full job description for Legal Secretary II.- Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLegal Secretary I
Experience: Two (2) years of secretarial experience in a law office; or three (3) years of clerical experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or other agency or firm involving the preparation and/or processing of legal documents.
Typing Speed Required: Must type 35 net words per minute.
Legal Secretary II
Experience: One year of experience comparable to the duties of a Legal Secretary I in Yolo County; or four (4) years of general clerical experience in a criminal justice or law enforcement agency directly involving the preparation and/or processing of legal documents.
Typing Speed Required: Must type 55 net words per minute. Positions assigned to the Sheriff’s Department must type 35 net words per minute.
License Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.- Application & Selection Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a valid typing certificate (see below for information regarding acceptable typing certificates). Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screen for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Conditional Job Offer, pending
- Medical Exam
- DOJ Live Scan
- Confirmed Job Offer
Typing Certificate Information
There are a variety of businesses and agencies where you can obtain a typing certificate. Most applicants get a certificate at a temporary employment agency. See details below regarding eligible typing tests.
FREE typing tests are available by APPOINTMENT ONLY at:
Sacramento Works Job Center-South County/Elk Grove
(916) 793-2319
valvarez@egusd.net
*All tester must possess a CalJOBS account or create one at caljobs.ca.gov
Yolo County Employment Center
Woodland and West Sacramento
(530) 661-2641
jobcenter@yolocounty.org
Eligibility Criteria: Online typing certificates are NOT accepted. In order for your typing certificate to be accepted, it must meet the following criteria:- The test must be a minimum of three minutes long
- The test must have been in the past 12 months of application. Typing certificates older than 12 months are not accepted
- The certificate must include time limit of the test, gross words per minute, number of errors, date of test, and the signature of the person administering the test
- The certificate must be on agency letterhead
Screening for Best QualifiedThe supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.orgor by phone at (530) 666-8055.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
- $52,000 - $63,211.20/year
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