Overview
Legal Clerk/Sheriff’s Office Jobs in San Luis Obispo, California, USA at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
Position: Legal Clerk (Sheriff’s Office)
The Sheriff’s Office is conducting an open recruitment for Legal Clerk. Legal Clerks have an essential role in the Sheriff’s Office and the criminal justice system by performing specialized clerical work important to the administration of justice. Daily tasks include transcription activities, typing various legal documents, ensuring timely processing of important legal documents, processing reports and inputting legal information into criminal justice databases.
The role will require proficiency in a wide variety of office equipment and may act as a lead-worker and assist in the training of other staff.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in the criminal justice system, work well under pressure and embrace a working environment with constant interruptions. We are looking for detail-oriented individuals that put a premium on accuracy and can juggle multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Two years of clerical experience in a legal office, court or criminal justice system; OR
One year of experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III.
Licenses and Certificates: Must be able to type 50 wpm (candidates will be required to provide proof of typing speed at some point in the recruitment process).
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.
To apply for this position, click “apply” at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at  Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
Background Check:
To accept a position with the Sheriff’s Office, you must successfully complete a Sheriff’s Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:
Any felony conviction
Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
Poor employment history
Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
Use of Marijuana within the past two years
Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
Any crime committed against a child
Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process
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Title: Legal Clerk/Sheriff’s Office
Company: San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
Location: San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical (Clerical)
