Pre Suit Secretary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $57,029.52 - $69,621.36 Annually
Location : 201 Commercial Street, Nevada City CA 95959, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0086
Department: District Attorney (DA)
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
Apply your experience as a legal secretary in the District Attorney's Office!
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2026.
**We are recruiting at multiple levels, we encourage you to apply for all levels of the position that you feel you qualify for.**
Can you think on your feet and manage multiple tasks and deadlines? Are you known for your problem solving and customer services skill? If so, we want to meet you!
The District Attorney's Office is seeking a Legal Secretary committed to supporting the criminal justice system and the community it serves! This role offers valuable opportunities to assist in the prosecution of both misdemeanor and felony cases, while working collaboratively with partner agencies such as Probation, the Public Defender's Office, Nevada County Superior Court, and local law enforcement.
Primary Duties:
Key responsibilities include handling case discovery, filing court documents, preparing subpoenas, and maintaining accurate records within the case management system. The ideal candidate can operate within a digital legal environment, is proficient with technology, and knowledgeable about electronic file formats. A strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and administrative practices is critical.
Examples of responsibilities might include, but not limited to:

• Draft and prepare a range of legal documents, including briefs, motions, petitions, and correspondence
• Process legal documents and materials in accordance with accurate format, terminology, and procedures
• Scan, organize, and manage legal records within the case management system
• Compile and assemble legal materials for attorney use
• Perform administrative and clerical duties; recommend improvements to workflow, procedures, and systems
• Provide secretarial support to legal staff
• Maintain litigation calendars, including tracking court dates, deadlines, and case activities

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a paperless, digital legal environment
• Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and administrative procedures
• Two years of legal secretarial experience equivalent to Legal Secretary I (for Legal Secretary II level)

Why Nevada County?
Nevada County is committed to fostering a supportive and high-performing workplace. Leadership prioritizes employee development, encourages open communication, and values the contributions of its staff. The organization is deeply connected to the community, actively listening and providing programs that promote safety, health, and well-being.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Please read full job description
Education and Experience Required
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Completion of the twelfth grade and one year of responsible clerical and staff support experience comparable to the level of a Legal Office Assistant II with the County of Nevada. One year of college-level education may be substituted for the required experience.
Level II (in addition to the above): Two years of experience in a legal secretarial assignment equivalent to the County's Legal Secretary I.
Licenses and Certificates:
Typing at a net rate of 40 wpm. (Please attach typing certificate to your application.)
Benefits Guide
The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

• Did not graduate High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Some college: 0-30 units
• Some college: 31-59
• Some college: 60-89 units
• Some college: 90-119 units
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02
Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing specialized clerical work involving knowledge of legal terminology and legal procedures, along with a wide variety of administrative support?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

03
Which of the following best describes your experience providing secretarial support to professional legal staff by performing a variety of responsible legal secretarial and general administrative support activities?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

04
Do you attest that you have the ability to type at least 40 words per minute?Please upload a copy of your net typing or keyboarding speed to your application.

• Yes, I can type 40 words per minute.
• No, I can't type 40 words per minute

05
The Legal Secretary is one who is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. As the Legal Secretary for the County Counsel's Office, please tell us how you would demonstrate your integrity and trust in a situation requiring you to admit to a mistake or failure.
06
The Legal Secretary is one who adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others and practices what he/she preaches. Please tell us how you would approach a situation where you were asked to do something you thought was unethical.
07
The Legal Secretary spends their time and the time of others on what's important; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus. Please tell us about your experience in priority setting.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

08
Tell me about the job that you enjoyed the least? What were your responsibilities? What did you not like about it? Was there anything that you enjoyed about this position?
09
What is the single most important factor that must be present in your work environment for you to be successfully and happily employed? Now that you have answered that question, what were two others that you debated about responding before you gave the response that you chose?
10
How would co-workers describe the role that you play on a team?
11
The Legal Secretary prepares a variety of correspondence and legal documents, including briefs, points and authorities, motions, petitions, resolutions, ordinances, legal opinions, contracts, leases, and agreements requiring knowledge of legal format, terminology, and procedures. Please tell us about your experience performing these duties.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

12
The Legal Secretary is responsible for maintaining litigation calendars, recording follow up trial dates, action dates, and deposition of cases. In addition, this position will also provide support to the professional legal staff and maintain appointment calendars, schedule meetings, and prepare travel arrangements. Please describe your experience maintaining accurate calendars for multiple items and staff.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

13
The Legal Secretary works comfortably with Microsoft Office products like Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Teams, and other legal case management software. Please describe your experience with Microsoft Office and Legal Case Management software systems and technology.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
• I have had education or training in how to perform