Legal Secretary II - NEVADA CITY - TRUCKEE SUPPORT Job at County of Nevada

County of Nevada Nevada City, CA 95959

Definition and Class Characteristics

Apply your experience as a legal secretary in the District Attorney's Office!

**THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED IN OUR NEVADA CITY OFFICE, SUPPORTING OUR TRUCKEE OFFICE. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE TRAVEL TO THE TRUCKEE OFFICE 1 TO 3 DAYS PER WEEK DEPENDING ON COURT ACTIVITY.**

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023

The primary responsibility of the District Attorney's Office is the prosecution of felony and misdemeanor offenses that are referred by law enforcement agencies.

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team to support our Truckee office with the prosecution of felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases.

Knowledge of legal administrative practices is key to this position as you perform a variety of legal and administrative duties for our team of attorneys.

While not required, an ideal candidate would have skills in online research and legal case management software and be proficient in the use of technology. This role will focus on electronic information exchanges from body cam videos to criminal history retrievals to generation of documents to be filed with the courts.

Responsibilities may include:
  • Supporting the caseload of the Truckee attorney (Felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases.)
  • Filing complaints with the court.
  • Sharing discovery and generating subpoenas.
  • Maintaining detailed case status and documentation.

Why Nevada County? Our county leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear 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 balanced.

This position is full-time and fully benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited CalPERS retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, and an FSA.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. 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 read full job description here.

Education and Experience Required

Level I: Completion of the twelfth grade and one year of responsible clerical and staff support experience comparable to the level of a Legal Office Assistant II with the County of Nevada. One year of college-level education may be substituted for the required experience.

Level II (in addition to the above): Two years of experience in a legal secretarial assignment equivalent to the County's Legal Secretary I.


Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Typing at a net rate of 40 wpm. (Please attach typing certificate to your application.)


NOTE :This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific summaries and agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

Holidays:11 paid holidays per year.

Paid Leave Program:(Combination of Vacation and Sick Leave):0-5 years:189 hrs./year;6-10 years:216 hrs./yr.;11+ years:224 hrs./yr. Maximum accrual is 500 hours.

Effective with the 2016-2017 fiscal year, employees may request a cash out of up to forty (40) hours of either Personal Leave (PLP) or Vacation time (old program) each year.

Floating Holiday:16 hours max;24 hours max after 10 years of service.

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans:
County of Nevada offers CalPERS' suite of medical plan offerings. We offer Delta Dental Coverage and Vision Service Plan (VSP) vision coverage. You may elect medical insurance for yourself only or you and your eligible dependents. You may elect dental and vision insurance for yourself only or for you and your eligible dependents. Your choice regarding medical insurance enrollment is separate from your election for dental and vision insurance. Dental and vision insurance are bundled, however (this means if you elect dental insurance, you must also elect vision insurance.)

Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes a substantial amount of the total cost of the complete health package (including medical, dental and vision coverage). In 2020, the amount the County contributes for employee only coverage is $568 per month;for employee + one coverage, $1,113 per month;and for family coverage, $1,484 per month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in Nevada County's plans, the County offers a $300 monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. For part-time employees working 50% or more, the County contribution will be pro-rated. As an example, a 50% employee will only receive the benefit of 50% of the county contribution rates listed above, increase out-of-pocket costs significantly.

Life Insurance:The County pays the premium for employee life insurance coverage in the amount of $20,000, and $1,000 coverage for each eligible dependent. Optional life insurance is also available for purchase by the employee.

Employee Assistance Program:The County-sponsored Employee Assistance provides confidential counseling, coaching, and wellness services to employees and their eligible dependents.

Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation program and FSA (Flexible Spending Arrangement). Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation account.

Other:2.5% longevity pay is available after 10 years of service. 5% confidential pay is available upon earning an above satisfactory or greater annual evaluation rating.

Retirement: The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security. The various Retirement Plans are listed below:

"Legacy Members"- 2.7% @ 55 Final Retirement Compensation based on Single Highest Year. Effective July 1, 2015, employees contribute a total of 10.585% towards the employer share of the PERS contribution. Employer pays the normal employee contribution of 8% and reports it as EPMC.

"Classic Members" to PERS- 2% @ 60 Final Retirement Compensation based on Highest Three-Year Average. Employee contributes the normal 7% employee contribution.

"New Members" to PERS- 2.0% @ 62 Final Retirement Compensation based on Highest Three-Year Average. Employee contribute 7.75%.

CalPERS defines "new members" as:

(1) A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any other California public retirement system.

(2) A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system.

(3) A member who established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is hired by a different CalPERS employer after January 1, 2013, after a break in service of greater than six months.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010
Comments, please email:human.resources@co.nevada.ca.us




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