Legal Assistant - Bilingual English/Spanish
Full Time
Salinas, CA 93901
Posted
Job description
Exam #: 22/39C01/12SA
The Office of the District Attorney 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. The Office additionally 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 Office of the District Attorney seeks a Legal Assistant who will be responsible for working with victims of crime or their representative in response to U Visa I918B certification requests. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently to manage a caseload; read and interpret policies, manuals, and instructions; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The current vacancy is a bilingual-Spanish position. Final candidates for the current opening will be required to successfully pass a proficiency test certifying their ability to speak and read in both English and Spanish. In addition, this position requires a strong capacity for compassion and empathy and the ideal candidate will value diversity and provide effective and compassionate responses to victims of crime.
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.
Examples of Duties
- Upon request of staff attorneys, drafts motions, pleadings, research memoranda, interrogatories, and other miscellaneous documents.
- Assist in researching, interpreting and applying laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs.
- Interviews witnesses and victims to obtain pertinent information concerning the case; communicates findings to the attorney responsible for the conduct of the trial.
To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Legal Assistant (Download PDF reader)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Skill and Ability to:
- Research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems.
- Present statements of law and fact clearly, accurately, and logically in written and oral form.
- Type accurately at a speed of 50 words per minute.
- Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
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:
Education:
Completion of one year of law school with a recognized legal program.
OR
Experience:
Two years of experience in a legal office performing duties requiring legal research.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Possess oral and written Spanish language proficiency.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J-Unit 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.
COVID-19:
On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical /Religion.
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 Monday, January 09, 2023, 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 Department
168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Email: ahumadas@co.monterey.ca.us | Phone: 831-755-5238
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.
BILINGUAL EXAMINATION:
In conjunction with the application process, you may be invited to complete an in-person, proctored Bilingual exam. The Bilingual examination will assess and qualify candidates based upon the ability to speak, read and write in Spanish.
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, at (831) 755-5238, or ahumadas@co.monterey.ca.us.
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