Assistant City Attorney

Responsibilities Receive legal documents and other correspondence for filing and recording, including warrants, restraining orders, criminal histories, and fingerprint cards; receive and process applications for weapon permits and various County licenses; fingerprint applicants for various permits and licenses; research criminal files for subpoena; process warrants and restraining orders, including typing, inputting data into automated systems, sending teletypes, and routing to appropriate law enforcement agency; research, compile, and analyze statistical and other data for the Department and other public, State and Federal agencies; respond to requests for a variety of information from attorneys, local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies, the general public, and other County departments; review legal documents for completeness and conformity with Government Codes and interpret legal documents to a limited degree upon request; determine confidentiality of documents and provide agencies with various reports and information; complete and process documentation of individuals required to register under certain Penal Codes and Health and Safety Codes; collect and process payment for fees; operate a variety of office automation equipment; update and maintain logs, lists, and records; and may train volunteers and new employees assigned to the unit. Qualifications Education/Experience Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and two years of experience performing legal clerical duties in a legal office, criminal justice agency, or related field. Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; math sufficient to perform fractions, decimals and percentages; alphabetical, numerical, and legal filing systems and procedures; more complex legal terminology, documents, and procedures used in County legal or criminal justice departments. Skill/Ability to Organize work, set priorities, and work independently on assigned areas; perform work with accuracy and attention to detail; type accurately, input data and information into automated systems; read, understand, and explain government codes, ordinances, and laws; prepare reports, charts, lists, and other special documents; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; operate office automation and related equipment; ability to lift 25 pounds. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Specialized legal secretarial and/or paralegal training. Must type at a speed of 45 corrected words per minute. May be required to provide proof of typing speed. The Sheriff's Department will perform a background check on candidates. This position requires shift work, including working nights and weekends. Conditions of Employment Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. For some classifications, a physical exam will be conducted to ensure the applicant's fitness for duty. This process may include a physical ability and/or ergonomic assessment. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. #J-18808-Ljbffr