Senior Legal Process Clerk (8108) - Citywide - (C00458)

Full-time Certification Rule: Rule of 3 Exam Type: Class Based Test Work Hours: Regular Job Code and Title: 8108-Senior Legal Process Clerk Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service Eligible List Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance Company Description Application Opening : August 17, 2026 Application Deadline : August 30, 2026 at 11:59pm San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. Job Description Under supervision, the Senior Legal Process Clerk performs specialized clerical duties requiring thorough knowledge of procedures and requirements relating to the department concerned; processes legal actions for court disposition; examines documents submitted for filing and recording; and performs related duties as required. Examples of the essential functions of this class include but are not limited to: Receives and screens all processes issued by court for action and collects fees for prescribed services; accepts bonds to release property levied upon the Sheriff; signs releases on real property and salary attachments; and accounts for monies received by Sheriff from defendants and attorneys. Responds to inquires made in person or by phone from the public, attorneys, litigants, witnesses, victims and other law enforcement agencies regarding legal attachments, evictions, writs of execution and funds in process of transmission. Assists Attorneys in the process of cases by interviewing witnesses and recording their statements; prepares formal complaints and related reports; maintains calendar and dockets of court hearing on criminal cases; and prepares writs or warrants of attachment and execution to ensure proper completion. Processes lawsuits filed against the City; files legal papers in Superior and Municipal Courts; maintains daily and weekly diary and notifies City Attorney’s deputies of pleadings, appearances, depositions, and other pertinent legal actions. Processes and reviews legal documents and records such as hold orders, indictments, writs, certifications, marriage licenses and fictitious name statements; retrieves legal documents using alphabetical, chronological, and numerical filing systems; indexes ordering of prior convictions for felonies using criminal identification and investigation records; performs data entry and checks files/computer records to locate requested information. Examines and reviews a wide variety of legal documents, applying relevant laws, codes and procedures, to determine whether they meet the prerequisites for recording; calculates fees for recordable documents, accepts payment, writes receipts and makes change; balances daily total of monies received; and explains provisions and regulations regarding recording of documents to title company representatives, realtors, attorneys and the public. Qualifications Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Experience and/or Education: Two (2) years (equivalent to 4,000 hours) of verifiable full-time experience processing and/or researching documents in accordance with laws, codes and/or regulations in a legal, governmental, real estate or financial services environment; OR 30 semester/ 45 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 semester/18 quarter units in business and/or law; AND one (1) year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of verifiable full-time experience processing and/or researching documents in accordance with laws, codes and/or regulations in a legal, governmental, real estate or financial services environment. Verification: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. ReviewSF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at . Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Additional Information Legal Process Clerk Series - Written Examination (Weight:100%): Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be provided the opportunity to participate in a written multiple-choice exam to determine their relative knowledge, skill and ability level in one or more of the following job-related areas. These areas may include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of state and local codes, statutes, ordinances; legal terminology; and technical knowledge necessary to examine a wide variety of legal documents; Ability to sort, file, retrieve, code and index documents using alphabetical, chronological and numerical filing system; perform record keeping; use a typewriter and/or a word processor; communicate clearly and tactfully with co-workers, clients, attorneys, litigants, and the general public; instruct subordinates on routine matters; read and comprehend legal terminology on various forms and letters; respond to customer inquires in writing and interact with the public in a tactful and courteous manner. A passing score must be achieved on the examination in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions. This is a new standardized multiple-choice examination, and previous bank scores will not be used. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 111.11.4, inspection privileges do not apply to the questions and answers in these examinations. DURATION OF ELIGILBLE LIST: The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will 24 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at .]The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at . Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Jennifer Bushman View email address on click.appcast.io . Please include the recruitment ID, CBT-8108- C00458 , in the subject line. Recruitment ID: C00458. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of San Francisco