Legal Procedures Clerk (Entry)

Job Posting

Employer: County of Solano

Salary: $24.46 - $30.39 Hourly

Location: 675 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Sheriff's Office

Closing Date: Continuous

The Position

Under general supervisor, performs a variety of routine clerical support work in the processing of legal and other official documents such as court actions, subpoenas, criminal warrants; performs related duties as required.

Examples Of Duties

Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and processes legal documents and records through the office to which assigned, as well as through the Courts and/or other offices based on established legal procedure or special case file notations; examines documents and/or applications for sufficiency, completeness, conformity, validity; edits, corrects errors and posts correct information; notes applicable restrictions and requirements; reconciles automated and manual records; affixes seals and stamps to endorse or certify documents; processes documents within established restrictions and requirements; calendars cases and/or maintains schedule for court appearances; prepares office recordings pertaining to cases requiring witness appearances; notifies police agencies of required appearance.
• Assists the public either on the phone or over the counter in filling-out or using forms; gathers information by researching rules, procedures or codes on specific questions; screens and routes phone calls; takes or relays messages involving department staff; takes and fills out orders for services/materials from public or employees; notifies appropriate public individuals of actions taken; evaluates described problem and directs individuals/calls to appropriate office; assists individuals in locating material/information; explains fees, bills or assessments.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

Three (3) months of full-time clerical work experience.

Benefits

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2022 calendar year is $1,671.27 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County. Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. The County observes (12) full day fixed and (2) half day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive two (2) floating paid holidays per year. Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

Culture Of Learning And Development

Solano County is committed to "Invest In and For the Future" by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Education Fair
• County Mentoring Program
• Leadership Academy
• Supervisory Trainings
• Skill Development Trainings
• Self-paced learning opportunities