Legal Specialist I/II

Join the County of Colusa Probation Department as a Legal Specialist and play an important role in supporting department staff through a variety of legal secretarial, administrative, and clerical duties. In this rewarding position, you will serve as a key resource for the public, providing information, assistance, and exceptional customer service while helping ensure the efficient delivery of probation-related services to the community. If you're interested, check out the job description HERE.

There is a position available in the Colusa County Probation Department that can be filled at any level, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other potential openings without reposting.

What's this Job All About?
This position is responsible for processing court-related case files and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of legal documentation. Duties include updating the case management system with court notes and dispositions; formatting, proofreading, and preparing letters, reports, petitions, and other documents for court filing; and maintaining statistical data for reporting to the State of California.

The incumbent will collaborate with a variety of County departments and justice system partners, including the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, Behavioral Health Services, and the Superior Court. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that all court documents are accurate, complete, and filed with the court in a timely manner.

How do we make a difference?
The mission of Colusa County Probation is to ensure and enhance public safety in our community by implementing a balanced justice model which includes prevention, intervention, and accountability coupled with evidenced based rehabilitative services.

Culture is at Our Core 

The Probation Department is a fun and friendly environment. It fosters a collaborative, supportive, and service-oriented work environment where employees are valued for their contributions to the community and the justice system. Team members work closely together to achieve shared goals while maintaining a professional and respectful workplace culture.

The department recognizes employee contributions through various staff appreciation and recognition events throughout the year, including observances such as Probation Services Week and Administrative Professionals Week. Employees also have opportunities to participate in community engagement activities and local events, helping strengthen connections between the department and the residents it serves.

From community celebrations and family-oriented events to public outreach opportunities, the department is committed to promoting employee engagement, teamwork, and meaningful service to the community.

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) –As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you–Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity–Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.
  

Legal Specialist I

Receives general supervision from management or supervisory staff.

Legal Specialist II 

Receives direction from management and supervisory staff. May exercises technical and functional supervision over secretarial and clerical staff.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required Knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Legal Specialist I

Experience:

One year of increasingly responsible legal secretarial experience. 

or

Two years of responsible office and administrative support work, including experience in a position requiring knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Specialized legal secretarial training is highly desirable.

Legal Specialist II

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible legal secretarial experience.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized legal secretarial training.

Salary information (based on 37.5-hour Workweek):
Legal Specialist I: $3,305 - $5,424 per month
Legal Specialist II: $3,649 - $5,989 per month

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa. 

You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.

All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.

Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.

It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address.  Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.

The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide

Email the Human Resources Department at ccpersonnel@countyofcolusaca.gov or call 530-458-0420.

Addtional Information: 

Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.

Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.

The county participates in E-Verify.

Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.