Legal Office Assistant I/II

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of clerical and paralegal duties requiring knowledge of the judicial system and the activities, procedures and documents used in an assigned legal office; prepare, process, record and file legal forms and documents; provide clerical support and assistance to legal staff. 

Legal Office Assistant II incumbents perform complex duties requiring more extensive knowledge of civil litigation, criminal prosecution and related legal procedures of the office to which assigned and provide work direction and guidance to other office personnel as assigned. Legal Office Assistant I incumbents perform a variety of clerical duties and are assigned to the office of the Public Defender, District Attorney, County Counsel or County Clerk. Assignments typically involve the maintenance of legal records and require training and experience in legal procedures.

Any combination equivalent to: course work in legal secretarial and office procedures and two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience in a law office. 

Valid California driver's license; some positions in this classification may be required to take and transcribe dictation.

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
 
 This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.
 
 The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
 

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265-1148 or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.

 *NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: (442) 265-1017 (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).
 
 About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.