Legal Typist

Monterey County Human Resources
Salinas, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 11, 2025
  • Salary: $3,942.47 - $5,384.95 Monthly USD
  • Full Time
  • Legal Services
  • Job Description

    Position Description

    Final Filing Deadline: 04/11/2025
    Exam #: 25/80B11/03SA

    Legal Typist

    The District Attorney's Office is responsible for attending court and conducting all local criminal prosecutions. The District Attorney is a State Constitutional Officer when prosecuting crimes defined under State Law. Additionally, the Office provides legal advice to all law enforcement agencies and provides training programs for their personnel; thus, increasing the probability of successful prosecutions.

    The mission of the Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecute those who violate the law.

    The Monterey County District Attorney's Office is recruiting to fill a Legal Typist position in the Criminal Division who will work under the close supervision of experienced staff. This position performs varied, complex and responsible legal clerical work for one or more attorneys and performs other related work as required.

    The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record showing knowledge of English grammar, spelling, written format, and punctuation, as well as proficiency in legal office work, procedures, and terminology. Additionally, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the skill and ability to comprehend and execute complex oral and written instructions, operate office equipment, and safeguard confidential materials.

    The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

    This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

    Examples of Duties

    • Has legal documents recorded by contacting the appropriate court department, notifies appropriate personnel in other offices, and files legal papers with the proper courts.
    • Reviews and processes misdemeanor and felony complaints information, indictments, and search warrants.
    • Maintains files, logs and/or indexes recording pleas, trial convictions, acquittals, sentences, and other dispositions of cases.
    • Enters and updates cases in the recordkeeping system.
    • May answer questions from the public, involving providing information and explanation of procedures.
    • Operates a variety of office equipment such as word processors, copiers, typewriters and calculators.

    To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Legal Typist.

    THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
    Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

    Working Knowledge of:
    • Modern office practices including filing systems and the operation of standard office equipment.
    • English grammar, spelling and punctuation and sentence structure.
    • Services and functions of the courts and legal departments.

    Skill and Ability to:
    • Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
    • Operate a variety of standard office equipment.
    • Work with a minimum of direct supervision.
    • Safeguard confidential materials.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.


    Examples of Experience/Education/Training

    Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

    Experience:
    One year of clerical experience in a class comparable to Typist Clerk II with Monterey County, performing a variety of clerical and typing duties in a legal office or court.

    Or

    Two years of clerical experience in a legal office or court.

    Additional Information

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
    The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Successfully complete a background check to include Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprinting.
    • Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
    • Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.

    BENEFITS:
    The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

    NOTES:
    As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

    Application and Selection Procedures

    Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty ,

    by Friday, April 11, 2025, 11:59 PM(PST)

    or

    Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

    Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

    County of Monterey

    Attn: Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst II

    168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor

    Salinas, CA 93901

    Phone: (831) 755-5238 Fax: (831) 757-5792

    The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
    • A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
    • Responses to the Supplemental Questions

    Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst II, at (831) 755-5238, or ahumadas@countyofmonterey.gov .

    http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

    Closing Date/Time: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Monterey County Human Resources
    • Monterey County Human Resources

    Monterey County Statement 

    Monterey County was founded in 1850 and is governed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. It is located on the beautiful Central Coast and is the longest county in California stretching 105 miles from the Santa Clara County border South to San Luis Obispo County.  Monterey County provides a full range of services to the community through its 26 departments and 5,000 plus employees.  As an employer, Monterey County is diverse and inclusive, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We aspire to hire employees who will contribute to the County’s mission to excel at providing quality services for the benefit all Monterey County residents while developing, maintaining, and enhancing the resources of the region.  The County offers a great benefits package and provides the opportunity to work with amazing colleagues who support and promote a safe, healthy and prosperous community for all.  Monterey County is rich in coastal lands and agricultural fields and is also known as the Salad Bowl of the World.  Monterey County is the best place to work and prides itself on being the employer of choice.

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