Probation Legal Staff Supervisor

Position Information

The Probation Department seeks a motivated team player looking for a rewarding career opportunity as a Probation Legal Staff Supervisor!

Starting salary up to $ 44.07 /hour* ( $ 91,979 /year) plus a competitive total compensation package!*

About the Position :

The Probation Legal Staff Supervisor position monitors and directs the work of a team comprised of Senior Legal Processors (SLPs) and Legal Processors (LPs) in the Adult Division. SLP's support the research, preparation, issuance, and maintenance of legal documents. LP's assist probation officers with various clerical duties such as typing, preparing, confirming, copying, distributing, and filling a variety of materials.

The Probation Legal Staff Supervisor exercises considerable discretion and judgment when resolving workflow problems with the Court, including issues with court minutes, notices of arrest out of county, and warrant questions. This position also performs administrative duties, such as tracking petty cash and bus passes and processing time sensitive legal documents received in the mail. Although the primary focus of this position is the supervision and coordination of day-to-day staff activities, the Probation Legal Staff Supervisor also trains staff; reviews desk productivity, completes performance evaluations for direct reports, and explains department policies and procedures of the courts to staff and clients.

As the ideal candidate to join the team, you will possess many of the following:

• Experience with Probation operations as well as the Court system
• Knowledge of criminal justice system legal documents and associated paperwork
• A positive leadership style and excellent problem-solving abilities
• Confidence in engaging with other law enforcement agencies
• A practical approach to formulating procedures and policies affecting support staff operations
• Experience coordinating the day-to-day activities of legal and office support staff
• An aptitude for working well with a diverse client base
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) as well as PacMan, Odyssey, and IJS
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Probation Legal Staff Supervisor position in the Probation Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of this position is Legal Staff Supervisor.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, three years of work experience in a law office, law enforcement office, or court environment processing legal documents at least one year of which has been in a supervisory or lead worker capacity would provide this opportunity.

Education: Any combination of education and training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, some coursework in the areas of paralegal studies, legal secretarial such as legal documents, office practices and procedure, or other law related courses. A certificate of completion of paralegal studies from an accredited program or college is highly desirable for some assignments.

Special Skill Requirement: The ability to type at a corrected speed of 45 words per minute may be required for some assignments.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Background Requirements: Applicants for some assignments must successfully complete a thorough background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of: court related government or department codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, procedures and policy decisions necessary to accomplish objectives of the assigned division; the operations, procedures, timetables and jurisdictions of the court or department of assignment.

Considerable knowledge of: the organization, functions, and procedures of the California court system; the principles and practices of effective supervision, training and the basic procedures of sound personnel management; the computer and record systems of the court or the department of assignment; basic arithmetic, English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and composition; the technical resource materials and information sources applicable to the area of assignment.

Working knowledge of: legal terminology, documents and responsibilities; functions and procedures of the county law offices and other law enforcement agencies as they pertain to the filing and processing of documents, complaints; the issuance and service of warrants and the recording of dispositions.

Ability to: plan and coordinate the work in the assigned unit; communicate in an appropriate manner with supervisors, peers, subordinates, judges, attorneys and the general public; evaluate and assess employee behavior and performance; communicate behavior and performance standards to subordinates; review and analyze problems; choose an effective solution and implement necessary changes to correct the problem; train new employees; understand, explain and apply specific statutes, codes, laws, regulations and procedures; develop, evaluate, research and implement policies and procedures related to the work of the assigned unit; maintain complex legal records, assemble materials and prepare reports; locate, identify and correct technical inaccuracies; establish and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with judges, attorneys, litigants, other employees and the general public; use independent initiative and discretion in organizing work and supervising the work of others.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Background Investigation

It is the policy of law enforcement and legal offices and departments, in the County of Sonoma, that candidates complete a thorough background investigation process prior to employment. This policy is imperative to keep the department’s employees and the public safe and to maintain high standards in the law enforcement community. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

The background investigation will include a thorough assessment of a candidate’s personal, employment, educational, criminal, and credit history. The investigation may include but is not necessarily limited to: the use of prescription and/or other drugs, reports from former employers, friends, family members, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, credit reports, court reports, public records search, and/or other relevant sources. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment.

All candidates will be required to take a pre-employment medical examination. The pre-employment medical examination will include drug testing as part of the medical examination for all applicants and for all current employees who are offered employment with the Offices/Departments. Additionally, candidates may be required to take a pre-employment psychological examination. The results of these examinations and the background investigation shall be confidential and shall not be available to the candidate for review. Failure to pass the background investigation will eliminate a candidate from the employment process. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

Issues that arise during the investigation process will be assessed, and judgment and discretion will be used to determine the employability of the candidate. Where there is evidence of a candidate’s past use of controlled substances, many factors shall be used to determine the employability of the individual such as a pattern of use, kind of drug used, circumstances of the start of the drug use, treatment, behavior, and attitude since discontinuance, etc. Please note that a history of using controlled substances does not result in automatic disqualification from the selection process. Prior to disqualifying any candidate whose profile falls within the provisions of the policy, the candidate shall be given the opportunity to present any and all evidence of mitigating facts that the candidate feels should be considered by the hiring authority.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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