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Legal Office Assistant I
- Nevada County (Nevada City, CA)
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Legal Office Assistant I
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Legal Office Assistant I
Salary
$40,901.52 - $49,932.36 Annually
Location
Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-0027
Department
Sheriff-Administration
Opening Date
05/16/2025
Closing Date
5/22/2025 8:00 AM Pacific
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+ Benefits
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Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 2025
Looking to launch your career in law enforcement?The Sheriff's Office is now hiring aLegal Office Assistant I— and we want dedicated, detail-oriented individuals like you to join our dynamic team! This is more than just a job; it’s a gateway to a fulfilling career withgrowth, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Examples of duties:
+ Enters and retrieves data; researches databases/files to resolve if individuals comply with statutes; runs driver's licenses and rap sheets; processes criminal warrants; issues county and state permits
+ Screens visitors and calls, takes messages, and makes appointments; provides information regarding activities and functions; processes mail; orders office supplies; supervises and keeps facility secure
+ Fingerprints the public, arrestees, and inmates; registers sex, arson, and drug offenders
+ Researches, compiles, and summarizes statistical data, prepares spreadsheets, reviews/sanitizes confidential and critical information, issues reports, image booking and crime reports
+ Deposits monies and pays bills; records expenditures and reconciles
+ Serves as subject matter expert
+ May work offsite to prepare inventory of Public Administrator cases, protect the assets, and prepare for sale; sell personal and real property at Sheriff's Sales and prepare Sheriff's Certificate of Sale; will seize and sell, or seize and turn over personal property under Claim and Delivery process
Background Investigation:Qualified candidates will be subject to a background investigation before hiring.
Why Nevada County Sheriff’s Office? (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3451/Sheriff) Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be an impactful organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides meaningful programming to keep us safe and healthy.
Why Nevada County? (https://mynevadacounty.attract.neogov.com/p/why-us) Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy!
Health & Wellness Benefits: (https://mynevadacounty.attract.neogov.com/p/employeebenefits) This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care). You will also receive a generous leave program that includes vacation, sick, administrative, and holiday leave. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Please review the full job descriptionhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1294496?keywords=Legal%20Office%20Assistant&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
Education and Experience Required
Level I:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED or high school proficiency certificate and two years of responsible clerical and staff support experience. LOA-Is assigned to some offices must complete P.O.S.T. law enforcement clerk course and California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) certification within one year of hire.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. A valid Class C driver's license must be maintained throughout employment in this class to perform the essential functions of the position.
Some positions may require typing at a net rate of 40 wpm.
Completion of P.O.S.T. law enforcement clerk course (e.g., Basic Law Enforcement Records Course) within one year of hire, as noted on the job announcement. CLETS training certification required for certain positions within first 90 days of hire.
Benefits Guide
TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
+ Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
+ Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
+ Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
+ Blue Shield Trio HMO
+ Kaiser HMO
+ PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
+ PERS Platinum PPO
+ PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
+ Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
+ Basic Term Life
+ Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
+ Optional Dependent Term Life
+ Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
www.nevadacountyca.gov
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Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? If you indicate you have a level above high school, please note that educational points cannot be provided if you do not attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree.
+ Did not graduate High School or GED
+ High School or GED
+ Some college: 0-59 units
+ Some college: 60-89 units
+ Some college: 90-119 units
+ Associates Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree
02
Which of the following choices best describes your years of responsible clerical and staff support experience?
+ None
+ One year
+ Two years
+ Three years
+ Four years
+ Five or more years
03
The Legal Office Assistant works with the Microsoft Office suite of products like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook. Please describe your proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
+ I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
+ I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
+ I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
+ I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
+ I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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The Legal Office Assistant spends their time and the time of others on what's important; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus. Please tell us about your experience in priority setting.
+ I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
+ I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
+ I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
+ I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
+ I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
05
The ability to type at a net rate of 40 words per minute is required. What is your net typing speed?
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What type of work environment do you work best in? Please describe how you contribute to this type of environment.
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The Legal Office Assistant is one who is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Please tell us about a time in the past when would demonstrate your integrity and trust in a situation requiring you to admit to a mistake or failure.
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Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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