Legal Secretary II - District Attorney's Office

Legal Secretary

Apply your experience as a legal secretary in the District Attorney's Office! Interviews will be held on May 15, 2026. We are recruiting at multiple levels, we encourage you to apply for all levels of the position that you feel you qualify for. Can you think on your feet and manage multiple tasks and deadlines? Are you known for your problem solving and customer services skill? If so, we want to meet you!

The District Attorney's Office is seeking a Legal Secretary committed to supporting the criminal justice system and the community it serves! This role offers valuable opportunities to assist in the prosecution of both misdemeanor and felony cases, while working collaboratively with partner agencies such as Probation, the Public Defender's Office, Nevada County Superior Court, and local law enforcement.

Primary duties:

Key responsibilities include handling case discovery, filing court documents, preparing subpoenas, and maintaining accurate records within the case management system. The ideal candidate can operate within a digital legal environment, is proficient with technology, and knowledgeable about electronic file formats. A strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and administrative practices is critical.

Examples of responsibilities might include, but not limited to:

• Draft and prepare a range of legal documents, including briefs, motions, petitions, and correspondence
• Process legal documents and materials in accordance with accurate format, terminology, and procedures
• Scan, organize, and manage legal records within the case management system
• Compile and assemble legal materials for attorney use
• Perform administrative and clerical duties; recommend improvements to workflow, procedures, and systems
• Provide secretarial support to legal staff
• Maintain litigation calendars, including tracking court dates, deadlines, and case activities

Why Nevada County? Our county leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a high performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and balanced. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Minimum education and experience required: Completion of the twelfth grade and one year of responsible clerical and staff support experience comparable to the level of a Legal Office Assistant II with the County of Nevada. One year of college-level education may be substituted for the required experience. Level II (in addition to the above): Two years of experience in a legal secretarial assignment equivalent to the County's Legal Secretary I. Licenses and certificates: Typing at a net rate of 40 wpm. (Please attach typing certificate to your application.)