County of Sonoma · 21 hours ago
Sheriff's Office Legal Processor II - Extra-Help
Santa Rosa, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$35.13/hr - $35.13/hr
1+ years expThe County of Sonoma is seeking a Legal Processor II to support the Sheriff's Office in community service. This role involves processing legal and court documents, answering inquiries, and communicating procedures to various stakeholders while adhering to strict deadlines.
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Responsibilities
Answering phone and email inquiries from the public and assisting in-person clients
Processing a variety of legal and court documents
Communicating procedures and policies to attorneys, law enforcement, court personnel, and the general public
Formatting complex forms and documents for court
Distributing time-sensitive documents and forms to all parties involved in a case
Importing documents and entering data into a central database
Noticing parties for hearings (including complicated adoption hearings)
Answering questions regarding the work coming to/through the unit
Adhering to strict deadlines
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein
Normally, one year of work experience processing official records equivalent to that of Legal Processor I would provide this opportunity
Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position
The ability to type at a corrected speed of 45 words per minute may be required for some assignments
Applicants for some assignments must successfully complete a thorough background investigation
Considerable knowledge of the purpose and processing of a diversity of court and law enforcement related legal documents, forms, and records
Considerable knowledge of basic arithmetic, English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and composition
Considerable knowledge of the operations, procedures, and jurisdictions of the court or department of assignment
Working knowledge of the record and computer systems of the Courts and/or the department of assignment
Working knowledge of the technical resource materials and information sources applicable to the area of assignment
Working knowledge of court or law enforcement related statutes, laws, ordinances and procedures and their applicability to the department of assignment
Ability to understand, explain, and apply specific statutes, codes, laws, regulations, and procedures
Ability to prepare and process a variety of complex legal documents
Ability to maintain complex legal records, assemble materials and prepare reports
Ability to locate, identify and correct technical inaccuracies
Ability to work independently in performing assignment and in resolving problems and deviations
Ability to use independent initiative and discretion in organizing work and carrying out instructions within a structured environment
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with judges, attorneys, litigants, law enforcement officers, other employees, and the general public
Ability to independently research and prepare correspondence in answer to inquiries about department records, programs, services, procedures, and regulations
Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment
Preferred
Basic accounting experience
Prior experience working in a law firm or courthouse
Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
The ability to interact with a diverse customer base and relay policies, laws, and procedures to the public
Emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate effectively
Attention to detail and a passion for research
Flexibility and the ability to prioritize assignments based on the requirements of laws and civil codes
Experience with civil process software
Benefits
County contribution toward medical coverage
Company
County of Sonoma
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Funding
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Gerardo Perez
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