Civil Legal Support Specialist

San Diego County Sheriff; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Legal Support Assistant I - Civil to support the Civil Unit by preparing and reviewing civil documents and handling related clerical duties. This role involves processing legal forms such as restraining orders, evictions, writs, and garnishments, along with clerical accounting tasks.

You will assist the public and deputies, answering civil-related questions in person, by phone, and through mail/email, with occasional driving required and

Qualifications

• One year of full-time clerical or secretarial work experience.
• Completion of a legal administrative assistant, legal secretarial, or paralegal program from a recognized college.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process legal documents such as restraining orders, evictions, writs, bank levies, and wage garnishments.
• Perform clerical accounting and cashiering tasks.
• Serve the public and deputies; provide customer service in person, by phone, and via mail/email regarding civil matters.
• Occasional runner assignments may require driving a county vehicle; reliable transportation to report to other offices when needed.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Education

Legal administrative program

Job description

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Legal Support Assistant I - Civil to support the Civil Unit by preparing and reviewing civil documents and handling related clerical duties. This role involves processing legal forms such as restraining orders, evictions, writs, and garnishments, along with clerical accounting tasks.

You will assist the public and deputies, answering civil-related questions in person, by phone, and through mail/email, with occasional driving required and