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About the Position The Child Support Services Department is actively recruiting for a full-time, permanent Legal Clerk II to join our team. This is a class series. Incumbents within the series are considered for promotion to a higher class based upon development of the more advanced requisite knowledge, skills and abilities and successful completion of progressively more difficult and complex duties and assignments.

Legal Clerk I: This is the entry level in the series. Incumbents work under close supervision and perform routine clerical duties of a legal nature. Legal Clerk II: This is the journey level in the series.

Incumbents work under supervision and apply specialized legal knowledge and skills in support of State and Federal regulations, mandates, and County and department policies and procedures. The incumbent can execute all but the most complex tasks with minimal training or oversight. May assist in the training of other staff and lead projects as assigned.

Employment Standards Knowledge of: Modern office practices and procedures Proper telephone procedures and etiquette Alphabetical, numerical, and chronological sequences used in filing Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and English usage Legal procedures, legal terminology, and legal formats, including briefs, motions, opinions, resolutions, and subpoenas Fundamental mathematical concepts Click here for a complete job description Legal Clerk I. Click here for a complete job description Legal Clerk II. For more information regarding the Child Support Services Department, please visit our website here.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have an interest in the criminal justice system, work well under pressure and embrace a working environment with constant interruptions. The Child Support Services Department is looking for detail-oriented individuals that put a premium on accuracy and can juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Legal Clerk I:One year of clerical experience in a legal office, court, or criminal justice system; Or one year of experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant II. Legal Clerk II: Two years of experience performing increasingly complex legal, court, or legal document preparation work; Or one year of experience equivalent to a Legal Clerk I or Administrative Assistant III.

How to Apply Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process

We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us

Confidential inquiries are welcomed. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities

Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information

Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit.

Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement. Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments.

Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.