The Napa ValleyInternationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small-town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an EmployerAs an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .
The PositionThis open recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy, which may be filled at a Legal Clerk I or Legal Clerk II, depending on the qualifications, for Napa County's Department of Corrections. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. About the Corrections Department Napa County’s Department of Corrections is responsible for the coordination of all programs and services related to the institutional care, treatment and rehabilitation of incarcerated persons including: Classification, Diagnosis, Intake screening, and Programs that deal with sentencing alternatives.
Learn more about the Corrections Department HERE. About the Position of Legal Clerk I/II: - Legal Clerk I Hourly Rate: $28.16/hour (Step 1) - $33.10/hour (Step 5)
- Legal Clerk II Hourly Rate: $29.63/hour (Step 1) - $34.84/hour (Step 5)
- Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/25
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
- 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)
The Legal Clerk class series performs a variety legal clerical tasks, processes or assists in the preparation of legal documents, and provides direct clerical support for a County department involved in the processing of legal documents, and may provide clerical support to an attorney or judge. Typically, the
Legal Clerk I performs duties in one area of law (civil, criminal, domestic relations, recording) and performs a variety of routine to moderately complex legal clerical tasks. Typically, the
Legal Clerk II performs complex legal clerical tasks in more than one area of law (e.g., civil, criminal, traffic, domestic relations), and performs a variety of responsible and complex legal clerical tasks under general direction.
Position Requirements: Special Qualifications: Willingness to work irregular hours (e.g., rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as required.) To qualify for the
Legal Clerk I classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
- Experience: One year of general clerical experience.
- Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by general clerical training.
To qualify for the
Legal Clerk II classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
- Experience: One year of legal clerical experience.
- Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by specialized legal clerical training.
License*: Certain positions assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
The Recruitment Process Application Deadline By Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:00 pm PST Application Screening By Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively the week of September 23, 2024
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Intervie w.
Oral Panel Exam Tentatively the week of October 7, 2024
Establish Eligibility List Tentatively the week of October 7, 2024
Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time. Example of DutiesView the full job description, including the example of duties, by clicking the links below.- Legal Clerk I
- Legal Clerk II
Disaster Service Workers:
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
ADA Accommodation:Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATIONSALARY -Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO - Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONSEMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONPHYSICAL STANDARDS -Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
