NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Extra-Help Legal Assistant
Merced County Public Defender 1944 M Street Merced, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$28.16/hr - $34.26/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Extra-Help Legal Assistant for the Merced County Public Defender's office. The role involves preparing legal documents, assisting attorneys, managing court calendars, and performing clerical tasks related to legal proceedings.
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Responsibilities
Prepare documents and confirm compliance with statues, court decisions, or other legal authorities
Assist attorneys to prepare, assemble, and organize legal options and memoranda such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, motions, search warrants, contracts, complaints, petitions, ordinances, interrogatories and other legal documents used by attorneys
On behalf of attorneys, make appointments and maintain calendar of court dates and conferences
May recommend form revisions and procedural changes as appropriate
Take appropriate follow-up action on legal documents such as filing documents with appropriate courts, arranging for court trial dates and opposing counsel
Type a variety of material from handwritten or typed draft copy, and prepare correspondence or reports
Perform routine clerical tasks such as filing, duplicating, photocopying, and assembling mail
May interview witnesses, collect statistical data and conduct financial investigations
May assist in training and directing the work of subordinate clerical staff
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of experience preparing a variety of legal documents, supplemented by coursework in legal office practices and business law, preferably with at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Legal Secretary
Three (3) years of documented experience in performing research and analysis, and drafting subpoenas, writs, complaints, or similar para-legal activities
Completion of an approved legal para-professional training program and two (2) years of experience in the preparation of legal documents
Ability to research information from various codes and other legal records
Operate a personal computer and other office equipment
Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone
Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses
Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception
Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects
Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; use of data entry device; repetitive hand and arm motion
Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping
Regular attendance is an essential function
Knowledge of legal documents, procedures, terminology, and forms
Various legal documents and their uses
Filing procedures and legal terminology
Legal office practices and procedures
Principles and practices of civil and/or criminal law
Operation and use of a computer, office equipment and machines
Business English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation
Preparation and maintenance of court calendars
Perform difficult and complex assignments with speed and accuracy and meet deadlines
Collect and examine financial data
Understand and apply legal principles and precedents
Draft contracts, resolutions, letters and other legal documents
Make logical presentations of statements of facts
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, official and the general public
Read, understand, interpret and apply technical material and directions
Basic accounting procedures
Learn to input, access, and analyze data using a computer
Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
Keep and maintain records
Use good judgment in recognizing the scope and limit of authority delegated
Benefits
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
Vision Insurance - VSP
State Disability Insurance (SDI)
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code.
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention.
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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