Legal Office Assistant I
Legal Office Assistant I - Temporary
Salary
$19.66 - $24.01 Hourly
Location
Nevada City 95959, CA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
2022-0005
Department
Probation Department
Opening Date
10/29/2024
Closing Date
11/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
Join the Nevada County Probation team and benefit our community by supporting the courts and fostering positive change in the individuals we serve!
As a Legal Office Assistant (LOA) you will:
- Collaborate with Nevada County Superior Court and other law enforcement and justice partners.
- Support deputy probation officers in providing evidence-based practices and interventions for the clients we serve in our community.
- Help increase operational efficiencies within the support unit.
- Contribute your talents and unique voice to a dynamic team of legal administrative professionals.
Legal Office Assistant I is the preparative class of the series. Under general supervision, the LOA I learns and performs a variety of office support and general clerical duties utilizing departmental and county operations as well as legal terminology and procedures.
Legal Office Assistant II is the fully qualified, journey level class, proficient in various specialized office support and clerical duties.
Work with one of the top probation departments in California! The Nevada County Probation Department conducts research to provide evidence-based programming for clients in the criminal justice system. Nevada County Probation prides itself in having the lowest prison recidivism rate in the state. The department works closely with the Nevada County Superior Court, treatment providers, law enforcement, and justice partners inside and outside of the County. Numerous Probation employees have earned awards at the state level for their hard work and dedication to the field. Much of this is due to the focus on hiring quality individuals combined with an emphasis on professional training.
This is a part-time temporary part-time position, working up to 29 hours per week for a maximum of 1000 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, or for medical, dental, vision benefits, or CalPERS.
Why Nevada County? Nevada County 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.
The County of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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Agency
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/