LEGAL ASSISTANT I

Description WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today! ! The City Attorney advises and represents the City Council and City departments on all legal matters in which they are involved and prosecutes state law misdemeanors and Municipal Code violations that occur within the City of Torrance. To accomplish this goal, the office is divided into three divisions: General Advice, Civil Litigation and Criminal Prosecution. Description WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today! The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Legal Assistant I with the City Attorney's Office ! The City Attorney advises and represents the City Council and City departments on all legal matters in which they are involved and prosecutes state law misdemeanors and Municipal Code violations that occur within the City of Torrance. To accomplish this goal, the office is divided into three divisions: General Advice, Civil Litigation and Criminal Prosecution. As part of the Office of the City Attorney, the Legal Assistant I performs a broad range of legal and administrative support duties. The Legal Assistant I also transcribes audio recordings; maintains the City Attorney's law library by updating materials, documents and references as needed and maintains a current database of all information; processes invoices and contracts for payment; and acts as a liaison between court staff, attorneys, and City employees. Performs related work as required. QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Education And Experience High school graduation or equivalent. A minimum of one year of recent experience in a law office or criminal justice setting in an administrative or clerical role; or completion of a legal secretarial program that required a minimum of one year of study. Experience in a public agency is preferred. License and/or Certificates Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License and safe driving record may be required for assignment to some positions in the classification. Ideal Candidate In addition to the above requirements, the most successful candidate will possess the following: Experience performing the accurate input of data or performing clerical or administrative support; Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and assignments; Ability to adapt easily to a fast-paced environment; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with the public, other departments, City officials, and the court; and Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. 01 How many years of experience do you have in General Legal Support? None Less than 1 year More than 1 year but less than 3 years More than 3 years but less than 5 years More than 5 years 02 Please describe your experience in General Legal Support. 03 How many years of experience do you have in Civil Litigation Support? None Less than 1 year More than 1 year but less than 3 years More than 3 years but less than 5 years More than 5 years 04 Please describe your experience in Civil Litigation Support. 05 How many years of experience do you have in Law Enforcement / Criminal Prosecution Support? None Less than 1 year More than 1 year but less than 3 years More than 3 years but less than 5 years More than 5 years 06 Please describe your experience in Criminal Prosecution Support. 07 How many years of experience do you have in Document Management software and/or Case Management Software? None Less than 1 year More than 1 year but less than 3 years More than 3 years but less than 5 years More than 5 years 08 List the types of Document Management and/or Case Management Software you have used. 09 How many years of experience do you have using a financial system (example: New World, Peoplesoft, etc.)? None Less than 1 year More than 1 year but less than 3 years More than 2 years but less than 5 years More than 5 years 10 Please describe your experience with financial systems. 11 Describe previous public contact experience, including responding to inquiries from the public. Please provide examples of the types of inquiries you responded to or the type of information you provided. 12 Please describe your experience working with public safety personnel (police, fire and building and safety) such as obtaining responses to discovery requests, coordinating court appearances, etc. 13 Briefly describe any additional training you may have received in the legal area, such as workshops, extension classes, etc. Please include the dates and agency or professional organization that provided the training. 14 This position has a 9/80 work schedule with alternate Fridays off. Are you available to work from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays. Yes No 15 I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is subject to verification with my former employers, and that misrepresentation may cause me to forfeit all opportunities to be considered for employment with the City of Torrance. Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr