Legal Secretary - Lamont
Kern County See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $3,503.09 - $4,186.52/month
- Depending on Assignment, CA
April 14, 2025
Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Salary
- Position Information
- Examination Schedule:
- Written Exam: qualified candidates will be notified five (5) days prior to the examination.
Examination:Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of legal terminology; customer service principles; court procedures; calendaring practices; standard office equipment; legal office procedures; filing principles, and other relevant subjects.Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, and one year of legal secretary training OR three years of clerical experience in a social service, criminal justice or legal setting OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Qualifying related work experience may include: preparation of motions, subpoenas, discoveries, or calendaring.
Additional Requirements:
Some positions may require:- Possession and maintenance of a California Notary Public Commission
Applicants must submit all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, license(s) and/or certificate(s) with their application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to RamirezC@KernCounty.comFull Job Description: Legal Secretary - About Kern County
- Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:Growth MindsetWe always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
- Additional Information
- Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.A background check may be conducted for this classification.Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County District Attorney's Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- $3,503.09 - $4,186.52/month
