Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list.

The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference.

To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes. All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered – resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details.

Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position.

Three (3) years of full-time responsible office and administrative support work, including experience in a position requiring knowledge of legal terminology and procedures and substantial public contact.

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

• Learns and performs a variety of specialized legal secretarial and administrative support duties for an assigned county department or for staff attorneys.
• Interviews office visitors and telephone callers, answering inquiries, responding to concerns, and referring them to other staff as appropriate.
• Receives documents and referrals from courts and other agencies, passing them on to attorneys or other staff when needed.
• Learns and uses on-line, automated software systems for developing program information, records, and legal documents.
• Learns to prepare or assist with the preparation of routine legal documents such as motions, briefs, court orders, notices, subpoenas, affidavits, petitions, complaints, warrants, and abstracts of judgments.
• Checks and reviews information and documents for completeness and conformance with required formats and procedures.
• Calendars court appearances and maintains case logs for proceedings.
• Prepares files and information for court proceedings.
• Retrieves historical information from files, records, and computerized information systems; compiles information for records and reports; completes reports required by other government agencies.
• Assists with the development of information requirements for assigned programs and services.
• Composes correspondence; types and/or uses word processing software to prepare reports, documents, letters, forms, and other items; completes a variety of forms and documents.
• Assists with special projects.
• Prepares materials for meetings and conferences.
• Maintains inventories of office supplies and program material.
• Operates a computer and uses standard business software to maintain detailed records of activities and functions.
• May do basic research in assisting with the development of citations for cases and background information for court documents.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Legal terminology, documents, and procedures.
• Modern office methods, including filing and information retrieval systems.
• Good public relations techniques.
• File maintenance and information retrieval systems.
• Requirements for completing and filing legal documents.
• Computers and standard business software used in legal, office, and administrative support work.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Perform a variety of specialized legal office support, including secretarial and administrative detail work.
• Read, interpret, and apply a variety of county, department, and unit policies, procedures, and regulations applicable to the department and unit where assigned.
• Identify, prepare, and use a variety of legal documents and forms.
• Exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Gather and organize data and information.
• Prepare and/or proofread a variety of letters, proclamations, resolutions, public relations materials, informational materials, and other written documents.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Operate and use office equipment, including a personal computer.
• Learn and use specialized software applicable to an assigned department’s programs and functions.
• Type and/or use word processing software at an acceptable rate to meet work production requirements.
• Take dictation and/or notes at an appropriate rate for the job assignment and transcribe them accurately.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the work area where assigned.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

Three (3) years of full-time responsible office and administrative support work, including experience in a position requiring knowledge of legal terminology and procedures and substantial public contact.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS). CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees. The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,000 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.

VACATION – 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.

SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.

CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE – SDI is available to some County employees.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.