Legal Office Assistant II

Job Description:

Legal Office Assistant II

Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 30, 2025

**Candidates are encouraged to apply for all levels of they believe they qualify for.**

Looking to launch your career in law enforcement? The Sheriff's Office is now hiring Legal Office Assistants I/II - 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 with growth, 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? 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? 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: 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 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 description here .

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.

Level II (in addition to the above):
Two years of progressively responsible experience in a legal support assignment, clerical/staff support assignment, or office management. One year must be equivalent to the County's Legal Office Assistant I. For LOAs assigned to some offices, completion of P.O.S.T. law enforcement clerk course within one year of appointment. Must obtain CLETS training and certification within the first 90 days of appointment.
Licenses and Certificates:
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

The Benefits Guide 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 unit summaries and agreements (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

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2025 8:00 AM Pacific

Salary:

$45,192.00 - $55,170.12 Annually