City of Bakersfield, CA
Legal Secretary
City of Bakersfield, CA, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Salary :
$4,316.87 - $5,245.24 Monthly
Location :
CA, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
02254
Department:
City Attorney's Office
Division:
Administrative (CAO)
Opening Date:
11/20/2024
Description
SALARY
$24.91 - $30.26 / Hour
FILING DEADLINE:
Continuous.The application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable; therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible. First application review on December 4, 2024.
A legal secretary, with minimal supervision by an attorney, is responsible for the municipal and legal secretarial work associated with a City Attorney's office. This includes drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, complaints, answers, demurrers, pleadings and law and motion documents. A legal secretary also performs other complex clerical and secretarial work involving knowledge of legal and court procedures, transcribes, maintains a calendar of filing deadlines and keeps attorneys apprised of same, and performs other work as required.Representative Duties
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
capable of multi-tasking municipal and legal needs of the City Attorney Office, properly handling time-sensitive materials, comfortable working in a high-volume atmosphere and dealing with a broad diverse cliental/customer base in a diplomatic manner. Also prepares a full range of documents related to litigation. Assists attorneys in less-complicated and less-technical research, document control and analysis for litigation; remains currently informed on filing and service time limits.
For complete Job Description, pleaseMinimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants
who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED City Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, Typing Certificate and Resume
that they have:
Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test,
AND;Two (2) years' experience handling legal secretarial duties in a law office
OR;An equivalent combination and training and experience which provides comparable time in a high- volume administrative environment
AND;Must be able to pass a background check.Highly Desirable:
Familiarity with all aspects of civil litigation; a knowledge of Pitchess motions; confidence and knowledge of Word, Excel and Essential Forms programs.CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must submit a current typing certificate (dated within the last two years of application submission) certifying
6 0 NET WORDS PER MINUTE
with the application.
NOTE: Typing Certificates obtained on-line are acceptable.
Click here for
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please see full job description linked above.Examination (Weighted: 100%)
An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected.
NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:
General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.14+ years of service: 20 days per year.
VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)
HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.
INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the website for detailed information (rates and plan information).
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the website for additional information.
01
What best describes your level of education?
High School / GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeNone of the above
02
Do you possess a typing certification certifying 60 net words per minute that is dated within 2 years of application submission? (Typing certificate must be submitted with application for application to be accepted)
YesNo
03
Describe the different computer programs that you have experience with and what type of documents you prepared with them. Please provide employer name and dates worked. Do not write "see resume".
04
How many years of experience do you have handling legal secretarial duties in a law office?
6 Months1 Year2 Years3 or More YearsNone
05
Please select each of the following for which you have work experience in:
Legal Secretary DutiesHigh Volume Administrative EnvironmentCivil LitigationPitchess MotionsMicrosoft OfficeEssential Forms ProgramsNone of the Above
06
Briefly explain your work experience and dates for each selected item in question #5. Do not write "see resume".
07
I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.
YesNo
08
I understand that I must submit a completed application, supplemental questionnaire, AND Typing Certificate with a minimum of 60 net words per minute (dated within the last two years of the filing deadline) with my application by the filing deadline in order to have my application accepted. You may upload these documents to your on-line application; submit in-person to the Human Resources Office, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301; scan, upload and send to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us; or Fax to (661) 852-2070. When delivering or faxing the resume please reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Legal Secretary #02254) and submit to the attention of Tanya Wilson. (NOTE: Typing Certificates obtained on-line ARE acceptable).
YesNo
Required Question
$4,316.87 - $5,245.24 Monthly
Location :
CA, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
02254
Department:
City Attorney's Office
Division:
Administrative (CAO)
Opening Date:
11/20/2024
Description
SALARY
$24.91 - $30.26 / Hour
FILING DEADLINE:
Continuous.The application filing may close any time after ten days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable; therefore, it is important to submit your application as soon as possible. First application review on December 4, 2024.
A legal secretary, with minimal supervision by an attorney, is responsible for the municipal and legal secretarial work associated with a City Attorney's office. This includes drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, complaints, answers, demurrers, pleadings and law and motion documents. A legal secretary also performs other complex clerical and secretarial work involving knowledge of legal and court procedures, transcribes, maintains a calendar of filing deadlines and keeps attorneys apprised of same, and performs other work as required.Representative Duties
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
capable of multi-tasking municipal and legal needs of the City Attorney Office, properly handling time-sensitive materials, comfortable working in a high-volume atmosphere and dealing with a broad diverse cliental/customer base in a diplomatic manner. Also prepares a full range of documents related to litigation. Assists attorneys in less-complicated and less-technical research, document control and analysis for litigation; remains currently informed on filing and service time limits.
For complete Job Description, pleaseMinimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted only from those applicants
who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED City Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, Typing Certificate and Resume
that they have:
Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test,
AND;Two (2) years' experience handling legal secretarial duties in a law office
OR;An equivalent combination and training and experience which provides comparable time in a high- volume administrative environment
AND;Must be able to pass a background check.Highly Desirable:
Familiarity with all aspects of civil litigation; a knowledge of Pitchess motions; confidence and knowledge of Word, Excel and Essential Forms programs.CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must submit a current typing certificate (dated within the last two years of application submission) certifying
6 0 NET WORDS PER MINUTE
with the application.
NOTE: Typing Certificates obtained on-line are acceptable.
Click here for
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please see full job description linked above.Examination (Weighted: 100%)
An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected.
NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:
General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.14+ years of service: 20 days per year.
VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)
HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.
INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the website for detailed information (rates and plan information).
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the website for additional information.
01
What best describes your level of education?
High School / GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeNone of the above
02
Do you possess a typing certification certifying 60 net words per minute that is dated within 2 years of application submission? (Typing certificate must be submitted with application for application to be accepted)
YesNo
03
Describe the different computer programs that you have experience with and what type of documents you prepared with them. Please provide employer name and dates worked. Do not write "see resume".
04
How many years of experience do you have handling legal secretarial duties in a law office?
6 Months1 Year2 Years3 or More YearsNone
05
Please select each of the following for which you have work experience in:
Legal Secretary DutiesHigh Volume Administrative EnvironmentCivil LitigationPitchess MotionsMicrosoft OfficeEssential Forms ProgramsNone of the Above
06
Briefly explain your work experience and dates for each selected item in question #5. Do not write "see resume".
07
I understand that all future correspondence with the City with regards to this recruitment, will be via e-mail provided on my application. Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure that your e-mail spam filter allows you to receive messages from HumanResources@bakersfieldcity.us. Note: All City examination notices are also available via your Government Jobs profile.
YesNo
08
I understand that I must submit a completed application, supplemental questionnaire, AND Typing Certificate with a minimum of 60 net words per minute (dated within the last two years of the filing deadline) with my application by the filing deadline in order to have my application accepted. You may upload these documents to your on-line application; submit in-person to the Human Resources Office, 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301; scan, upload and send to AdmHrs@bakersfieldcity.us; or Fax to (661) 852-2070. When delivering or faxing the resume please reference the recruitment name and number (i.e. Legal Secretary #02254) and submit to the attention of Tanya Wilson. (NOTE: Typing Certificates obtained on-line ARE acceptable).
YesNo
Required Question