Legal Secretary (Continuous)
Salary :
$41,142.
40 - $50,211.
20 AnnuallyLocation :
Hanford, CAJob Type:
Full-time permanentJob Number:
2023-015Department:
County CounselOpening Date:
07/10/2023Closing Date:
ContinuousJOB OPPORTUNITY This is a continuous recruitment which means we will accept applications on a continuous basis.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
The County of Kings is seeking one Legal Secretary with excellent organizational and communication skills who displays initiative, integrity, and sound judgement to work in the County Counsel Office.
The successful candidate will perform specialized legal secretary duties that require handling sensitive and confidential matters responsibly, professionally, and discreetly.
Future vacancies throughout the County for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established.
The typical life of the eligible list is six months.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Legal Secretary classification is utilized in County legal offices such as the offices of the District Attorney, County Counsel, Child Support Services and Minors' Advocacy.
Incumbents perform a variety of legal secretarial and administrative support work for attorneys and other legal staff.
Legal Secretary is the advanced experience classification in the legal clerical classification series and may be assigned to act as a lead worker for lower level legal clerical staff.
DUTY SAMPLE Duties include but are not limited to those described below.
Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Prepares a variety of legal documents, such as legal briefs and memorandums, opinions, subpoenas, court orders, complex writs, appeals, motions, notices, publications; witness lists, conservatorship letters, guardianship letters and jury instructions; provides attorney staff with a variety of administrative and secretarial support as assigned; may receive and screen visitors and callers; provides information, answers complaints, schedules appointments and court appearances; assists attorneys in the preparation of a wide variety of legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, points and authorities, complaints, stipulations, ordinances, leases, contracts, resolutions, opinions, by-laws, memorandums of understanding, requests for proposals, and other legal documents; checks and reviews a variety of documents for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; assists attorneys and other legal staff in special projects such as compiling and assembling information for reports; may take and transcribe notes for letters, case files, legal complaints and reports; may open, sort and distribute correspondence; independently prepares legal documents and replies to certain correspondence; may oversee and prepare statistical, financial and other reports related to grants or governmental mandates; operates a variety of general office equipment utilized in a legal office; prepares and maintains a variety of legal office records and files; may assist in the preparation of the budget; in a lead worker capacity, may assign and review the work of subordinate clerical personnel and provide training as necessary.
Drives a vehicle to deliver documents to and retrieve documents from the Courts and other offices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date Please note:
Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application.
It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years.
A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions.
Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE:
When completing the work history portion of your application please include each level position title and level as a separate entry when applicable.
Eg:
If you were a Legal Clerk I and promoted to Legal Clerk II, each level should be entered separately to reflect the time held at each level.
Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Education:
High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience:
Two years of legal clerical experience equivalent to a Legal Clerk II with Kings County; OR three years of general clerical experience including at least two years of legal clerical experience.
(Substitution:
Completion of a recognized legal secretarial vocational program or two years of college coursework in office procedures, legal terminology or related subjects may be substituted for one year of the non-legal office experience.
)License:
Possession of a valid appropriate California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Special Requirements:
1) Type at a speed of 45 net words per minute; NOTE:
It is the applicant's responsibility to attach a typing certificate (signed by a proctor) to their online application prior to submitting their application.
Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.
For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click 2) Ability to qualify for security clearance through a background investigation which includes fingerprinting.
For a detailed job specification, click SELECTION PROCESS:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed.
Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTYou must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Revised July 19, 2023:
Extended Closing date:
July 26, 2023 Revised July 26, 2023:
This is a continuous recruitment which means we will accept applications on a continuous basis.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
Salary.
Salary is usually quoted at the beginning and maximum levels of a five-step pay range.
Dollar amounts shown are the monthly equivalents of the official bi-weekly rate (26 pay periods per year).
An employee will normally begin at the first step, advance to the second step upon successful completion of a probationary period (or six months, whichever comes first) and receive periodic merit increases to the maximum step.
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR PAYCHECK DIRECTLY DEPOSITED TO A BANK ACCOUNT.
Retirement Benefits.
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS.
Depending on bargaining unit agreements, the County may pay for some of the employee's contribution.
The County contracts with the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate.
Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 62Safety - 2.
7% at 57If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 55Safety - 3% at 55The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.
g.
move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).
Deferred Compensation.
Participation is voluntary.
One plan with several investment options is available.
Management level and Prosecutors' Association employees are eligible for a contribution match.
Holidays.
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, half-day Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve.
Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday.
Vacation.
Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements.
Employees can request vacation time off after the completion of six months of satisfactory continuous service.
Sick Leave.
Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked.
Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements.
The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.
Health Insurance.
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available.
The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit.
Retiree Health Insurance.
Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,000 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree.
Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible.
Extra help employees are not eligible.
Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County.
Flexible Benefits Program.
Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).
THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS As a potential applicant for employment, you are about to participate in a series of events collectively called the employment process.
Because the goal of the employment process is to obtain qualified candidates to fill County positions, examinations are generally administered to each applicant.
These examinations are conducted in a variety of ways, yet they share a common purpose - to test applicants for knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Testing or Test Site Accommodations - Advance Notice.
If you feel you need special testing accommodation for an examination due to a qualifying physical or mental disability, you must contact Human Resources at (559) 582-3211 ext 2510 at least three (3) working days prior to the date of your examination.
You may be required to submit valid medical or other documentation of the specific need for accommodation at least one working day before the examination.
If you do not provide advanced notice and/or valid documentation, the County may not be able to provide accommodation for a scheduled examination.
The employment process occurs in several stages which are described below:
Examination.
Applicants who meet the qualification standards may be further screened.
Those who are successful in the screening process are notified by mail to take an examination which may include a written, oral or performance examinations, or a combination thereof.
If there is more than one part to an examination, a candidate must be successful on each preceding part to be allowed to compete in the next part.
The number of candidates allowed to compete in successive parts of examinations may be limited to a specific number of candidates with the highest scores on the preceding parts of examination.
Eligible Lists.
Eligible lists contain names, in descending order of scores, of applicants who have passed the examination process.
As vacancies occur, the names available at that time are submitted (certified) to the employing department.
That department interviews and makes a selection.
The other names are returned to the list for consideration of future vacancies for that position.
Normally, a minimum of five names are submitted for one vacancy.
Medical Evaluation/Examination.
A pre-employment medical evaluation, including a urine drug screen, may be required of all applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment.
Applicants in certain job classifications will also be required to complete a medical examination, which may include a psychological examination.
The evaluation/examination(s) is administered at the County's expense.
Candidates are cautioned not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical evaluation/examination(s) has been completed and passed.
Appointment.
All new employees are required to sign various forms related to County employment, and must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing proper documentation within 72 hours of employment as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Probationary Period.
Employees serve a probationary period ranging from six months to one year prior to being considered permanent.
An employee may be terminated with or without cause during the initial probationary period.
Driver's License.
A valid, appropriate California driver's license may be required for some positions.
An employee may be required to use his/her own automobile in the course of employment.
If so, there will be compensation at an established mileage reimbursement rate.
Public Employee Oath.
The California State Constitution requires that all public employees, before performing their duties, take and sign an oath or affirmation to support, defend, and bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitutions of the United States and the State of California.
California law also requires that all public employees be declared disaster service workers, and as such, may be assigned disaster service activities during natural, man made, or war-caused emergencies.
Note:
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Any provision or procedure described herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER01 The application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed fully.
The following supplemental questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process.
All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on the education and work history portion of your application.
Incomplete applications or supplemental questionnaires cannot be revised after submission and may be grounds for rejection.
Responses such as see resume or see application or brief general statements will be considered incomplete.
Incomplete applications may be rejected.
By clicking I Accept below, I certify that I understand and will follow the application instructions.
I Accept 02 Do you have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent? Yes, I graduated from high school.
Yes, I passed a GED equivalency exam.
I did not graduate from high school or pass a GED equivalency exam, but I have attained a degree from an accredited college or university.
None of the above.
03 Indicate any additional education you possess that can substitute for up to one year of non-legal office experience.
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Attach any applicable certificates and/or unofficial transcripts.
For information on how to add attachments to your application, click Completion of a recognized legal secretarial vocational program Two years of college coursework in office procedures, legal terminology or related subjects None of the above 04 List below the following information for your education (high school diploma, GED equivalency, or College).
BE SPECIFIC.
In your response, include 1.
) school or facility name and 2.
) school or facility location.
If you do not have a high school diploma or GED equivalency, type N/A.
05 Indicate below how you qualify for this position.
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Two years of legal clerical experience equivalent to a Legal Clerk II with Kings County.
Three years of general clerical experience including at least two years of legal clerical experience.
Completion of a recognized legal secretarial vocational program or two years of college coursework in office procedures, legal terminology or related subjects may be substituted for one year of the non-legal office experience.
None of the above 06 Describe your GENERAL CLERICAL experience.
BE SPECIFIC.
In your response, include 1.
) the name of your employer, 2.
) your job title, 3.
) relevant job duties, and 4.
) dates you were employed.
If no applicable experience, type N/A.
07 Describe your LEGAL CLERICAL experience.
BE SPECIFIC.
In your response, include 1.
) the name of your employer, 2.
) your job title, 3.
) relevant job duties, and 4.
) dates you were employed.
If no applicable experience, type N/A.
08 Describe your experience in Dependency, Civil and/or Public Agency law or working with a public agency.
BE SPECIFIC.
In your response, include 1.
) name of your employer, 2.
) job title, and 3.
) relevant job duties.
If no applicable experience, type N/A.
09 Describe your experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Include the type of work you produced using these programs.
If no experience, type N/A.
10 Do you possess a valid California Driver's License (CADL)? Yes, I possess a valid CADL.
No, I do not possess a valid CADL, but am ABLE to obtain one prior to appointment.
No, I do not possess a valid CADL, and am UNABLE to obtain one prior to appointment.
11 This position requires the ability to type 45 net words per minute.
NOTE:
Applicants must submit a copy of a typing certificate signed by a proctor (online typing certificates are NOT acceptable) received from a recognized agency within the last two years.
It is the applicant's responsibility to attach a typing certificate (signed by a proctor) prior to submitting their application.
Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.
For information on how to add attachments to your application, click Yes, I have attached a valid typing certificate to this application.
No, I am unable to provide a typing certificate with this application and understand this will disqualify me from this recruitment process.
I am currently employed by a department of the Kings County government agency and am in a classification that requires a typing speed of 45 net words per minute, so I am not required to submit a typing certificate.
To confirm the required WPM for your job classification, please check the job specification.
12 This position must qualify for security clearance through a background investigation which includes fingerprints.
I have read and understand the above statement.
13 I understand that only a complete and accurate application will be considered.
I have included all current and at least 15 years previous work history and education.
I also understand that my application must show all the relevant education and experience that I possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years.
Additionally, I understand that the supplemental questions are considered part of my official application.
All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.
False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment.
By clicking I Accept below, I certify that I understand and have followed the application instructions.
I Accept Required Question Recommended Skills Adobe Acrobat Assembly And Installation Automobile Roadworthiness Inspection Child Care Communication Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$41,142.
40 - $50,211.
20 AnnuallyLocation :
Hanford, CAJob Type:
Full-time permanentJob Number:
2023-015Department:
County CounselOpening Date:
07/10/2023Closing Date:
ContinuousJOB OPPORTUNITY This is a continuous recruitment which means we will accept applications on a continuous basis.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
The County of Kings is seeking one Legal Secretary with excellent organizational and communication skills who displays initiative, integrity, and sound judgement to work in the County Counsel Office.
The successful candidate will perform specialized legal secretary duties that require handling sensitive and confidential matters responsibly, professionally, and discreetly.
Future vacancies throughout the County for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established.
The typical life of the eligible list is six months.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Legal Secretary classification is utilized in County legal offices such as the offices of the District Attorney, County Counsel, Child Support Services and Minors' Advocacy.
Incumbents perform a variety of legal secretarial and administrative support work for attorneys and other legal staff.
Legal Secretary is the advanced experience classification in the legal clerical classification series and may be assigned to act as a lead worker for lower level legal clerical staff.
DUTY SAMPLE Duties include but are not limited to those described below.
Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Prepares a variety of legal documents, such as legal briefs and memorandums, opinions, subpoenas, court orders, complex writs, appeals, motions, notices, publications; witness lists, conservatorship letters, guardianship letters and jury instructions; provides attorney staff with a variety of administrative and secretarial support as assigned; may receive and screen visitors and callers; provides information, answers complaints, schedules appointments and court appearances; assists attorneys in the preparation of a wide variety of legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, points and authorities, complaints, stipulations, ordinances, leases, contracts, resolutions, opinions, by-laws, memorandums of understanding, requests for proposals, and other legal documents; checks and reviews a variety of documents for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; assists attorneys and other legal staff in special projects such as compiling and assembling information for reports; may take and transcribe notes for letters, case files, legal complaints and reports; may open, sort and distribute correspondence; independently prepares legal documents and replies to certain correspondence; may oversee and prepare statistical, financial and other reports related to grants or governmental mandates; operates a variety of general office equipment utilized in a legal office; prepares and maintains a variety of legal office records and files; may assist in the preparation of the budget; in a lead worker capacity, may assign and review the work of subordinate clerical personnel and provide training as necessary.
Drives a vehicle to deliver documents to and retrieve documents from the Courts and other offices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date Please note:
Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application.
It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years.
A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions.
Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE:
When completing the work history portion of your application please include each level position title and level as a separate entry when applicable.
Eg:
If you were a Legal Clerk I and promoted to Legal Clerk II, each level should be entered separately to reflect the time held at each level.
Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Education:
High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience:
Two years of legal clerical experience equivalent to a Legal Clerk II with Kings County; OR three years of general clerical experience including at least two years of legal clerical experience.
(Substitution:
Completion of a recognized legal secretarial vocational program or two years of college coursework in office procedures, legal terminology or related subjects may be substituted for one year of the non-legal office experience.
)License:
Possession of a valid appropriate California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Special Requirements:
1) Type at a speed of 45 net words per minute; NOTE:
It is the applicant's responsibility to attach a typing certificate (signed by a proctor) to their online application prior to submitting their application.
Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.
For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click 2) Ability to qualify for security clearance through a background investigation which includes fingerprinting.
For a detailed job specification, click SELECTION PROCESS:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed.
Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTYou must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Revised July 19, 2023:
Extended Closing date:
July 26, 2023 Revised July 26, 2023:
This is a continuous recruitment which means we will accept applications on a continuous basis.
A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
Salary.
Salary is usually quoted at the beginning and maximum levels of a five-step pay range.
Dollar amounts shown are the monthly equivalents of the official bi-weekly rate (26 pay periods per year).
An employee will normally begin at the first step, advance to the second step upon successful completion of a probationary period (or six months, whichever comes first) and receive periodic merit increases to the maximum step.
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR PAYCHECK DIRECTLY DEPOSITED TO A BANK ACCOUNT.
Retirement Benefits.
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS.
Depending on bargaining unit agreements, the County may pay for some of the employee's contribution.
The County contracts with the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate.
Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 62Safety - 2.
7% at 57If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 55Safety - 3% at 55The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.
g.
move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).
Deferred Compensation.
Participation is voluntary.
One plan with several investment options is available.
Management level and Prosecutors' Association employees are eligible for a contribution match.
Holidays.
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, half-day Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve.
Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday.
Vacation.
Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements.
Employees can request vacation time off after the completion of six months of satisfactory continuous service.
Sick Leave.
Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked.
Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements.
The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.
Health Insurance.
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available.
The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit.
Retiree Health Insurance.
Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,000 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree.
Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible.
Extra help employees are not eligible.
Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County.
Flexible Benefits Program.
Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).
THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS As a potential applicant for employment, you are about to participate in a series of events collectively called the employment process.
Because the goal of the employment process is to obtain qualified candidates to fill County positions, examinations are generally administered to each applicant.
These examinations are conducted in a variety of ways, yet they share a common purpose - to test applicants for knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Testing or Test Site Accommodations - Advance Notice.
If you feel you need special testing accommodation for an examination due to a qualifying physical or mental disability, you must contact Human Resources at (559) 582-3211 ext 2510 at least three (3) working days prior to the date of your examination.
You may be required to submit valid medical or other documentation of the specific need for accommodation at least one working day before the examination.
If you do not provide advanced notice and/or valid documentation, the County may not be able to provide accommodation for a scheduled examination.
The employment process occurs in several stages which are described below:
Examination.
Applicants who meet the qualification standards may be further screened.
Those who are successful in the screening process are notified by mail to take an examination which may include a written, oral or performance examinations, or a combination thereof.
If there is more than one part to an examination, a candidate must be successful on each preceding part to be allowed to compete in the next part.
The number of candidates allowed to compete in successive parts of examinations may be limited to a specific number of candidates with the highest scores on the preceding parts of examination.
Eligible Lists.
Eligible lists contain names, in descending order of scores, of applicants who have passed the examination process.
As vacancies occur, the names available at that time are submitted (certified) to the employing department.
That department interviews and makes a selection.
The other names are returned to the list for consideration of future vacancies for that position.
Normally, a minimum of five names are submitted for one vacancy.
Medical Evaluation/Examination.
A pre-employment medical evaluation, including a urine drug screen, may be required of all applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment.
Applicants in certain job classifications will also be required to complete a medical examination, which may include a psychological examination.
The evaluation/examination(s) is administered at the County's expense.
Candidates are cautioned not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical evaluation/examination(s) has been completed and passed.
Appointment.
All new employees are required to sign various forms related to County employment, and must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing proper documentation within 72 hours of employment as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Probationary Period.
Employees serve a probationary period ranging from six months to one year prior to being considered permanent.
An employee may be terminated with or without cause during the initial probationary period.
Driver's License.
A valid, appropriate California driver's license may be required for some positions.
An employee may be required to use his/her own automobile in the course of employment.
If so, there will be compensation at an established mileage reimbursement rate.
Public Employee Oath.
The California State Constitution requires that all public employees, before performing their duties, take and sign an oath or affirmation to support, defend, and bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitutions of the United States and the State of California.
California law also requires that all public employees be declared disaster service workers, and as such, may be assigned disaster service activities during natural, man made, or war-caused emergencies.
Note:
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Any provision or procedure described herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER01 The application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed fully.
The following supplemental questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process.
All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on the education and work history portion of your application.
Incomplete applications or supplemental questionnaires cannot be revised after submission and may be grounds for rejection.
Responses such as see resume or see application or brief general statements will be considered incomplete.
Incomplete applications may be rejected.
By clicking I Accept below, I certify that I understand and will follow the application instructions.
I Accept 02 Do you have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent? Yes, I graduated from high school.
Yes, I passed a GED equivalency exam.
I did not graduate from high school or pass a GED equivalency exam, but I have attained a degree from an accredited college or university.
None of the above.
03 Indicate any additional education you possess that can substitute for up to one year of non-legal office experience.
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Attach any applicable certificates and/or unofficial transcripts.
For information on how to add attachments to your application, click Completion of a recognized legal secretarial vocational program Two years of college coursework in office procedures, legal terminology or related subjects None of the above 04 List below the following information for your education (high school diploma, GED equivalency, or College).
BE SPECIFIC.
In your response, include 1.
) school or facility name and 2.
) school or facility location.
If you do not have a high school diploma or GED equivalency, type N/A.
05 Indicate below how you qualify for this position.
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Two years of legal clerical experience equivalent to a Legal Clerk II with Kings County.
Three years of general clerical experience including at least two years of legal clerical experience.
Completion of a recognized legal secretarial vocational program or two years of college coursework in office procedures, legal terminology or related subjects may be substituted for one year of the non-legal office experience.
None of the above 06 Describe your GENERAL CLERICAL experience.
BE SPECIFIC.
In your response, include 1.
) the name of your employer, 2.
) your job title, 3.
) relevant job duties, and 4.
) dates you were employed.
If no applicable experience, type N/A.
07 Describe your LEGAL CLERICAL experience.
BE SPECIFIC.
In your response, include 1.
) the name of your employer, 2.
) your job title, 3.
) relevant job duties, and 4.
) dates you were employed.
If no applicable experience, type N/A.
08 Describe your experience in Dependency, Civil and/or Public Agency law or working with a public agency.
BE SPECIFIC.
In your response, include 1.
) name of your employer, 2.
) job title, and 3.
) relevant job duties.
If no applicable experience, type N/A.
09 Describe your experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Include the type of work you produced using these programs.
If no experience, type N/A.
10 Do you possess a valid California Driver's License (CADL)? Yes, I possess a valid CADL.
No, I do not possess a valid CADL, but am ABLE to obtain one prior to appointment.
No, I do not possess a valid CADL, and am UNABLE to obtain one prior to appointment.
11 This position requires the ability to type 45 net words per minute.
NOTE:
Applicants must submit a copy of a typing certificate signed by a proctor (online typing certificates are NOT acceptable) received from a recognized agency within the last two years.
It is the applicant's responsibility to attach a typing certificate (signed by a proctor) prior to submitting their application.
Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.
For information on how to add attachments to your application, click Yes, I have attached a valid typing certificate to this application.
No, I am unable to provide a typing certificate with this application and understand this will disqualify me from this recruitment process.
I am currently employed by a department of the Kings County government agency and am in a classification that requires a typing speed of 45 net words per minute, so I am not required to submit a typing certificate.
To confirm the required WPM for your job classification, please check the job specification.
12 This position must qualify for security clearance through a background investigation which includes fingerprints.
I have read and understand the above statement.
13 I understand that only a complete and accurate application will be considered.
I have included all current and at least 15 years previous work history and education.
I also understand that my application must show all the relevant education and experience that I possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years.
Additionally, I understand that the supplemental questions are considered part of my official application.
All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification.
False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment.
By clicking I Accept below, I certify that I understand and have followed the application instructions.
I Accept Required Question Recommended Skills Adobe Acrobat Assembly And Installation Automobile Roadworthiness Inspection Child Care Communication Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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