Junior Legal Documents Specialist

TCSA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

San Joaquin County is seeking a Legal Technician I to type and process complex legal documents, maintain case files, and support court procedures. Position requires strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a clerical/legal setting.

The role involves handling writs, appeals, briefs, and various court filings, with opportunities to train others and advance within a structured civil service environment.

Qualifications

• Legal terminology and procedures; legal forms and documents; general office practices and procedures; language mechanics, including grammar, spelling and vocabulary; filing systems; basic mathematics; public relations procedures.

Responsibilities

• Type a wide variety of complex legal documents requiring knowledge of proper legal formats including writs and briefs; type from drafts or dictation; operate word processing equipment and terminals.
• Process a variety of legal documents; examine conformance with court procedures; maintain case files.
• Receive, index, and file legal documents; maintain filing systems and case calendars.
• File legal papers with the court.
• Gather and compile information for records; maintain caseload statistics; enter data on computer terminals.
• Provide information to agencies, attorneys, and the public regarding general criminal court procedures.
• Screen calls and visitors; provide information on regulations or procedures to others.
• May act as lead worker; may review work of others; may train others as assigned.

Skills

Legal typing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Word processing

Job description

San Joaquin County is seeking a Legal Technician I to type and process complex legal documents, maintain case files, and support court procedures. Position requires strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a clerical/legal setting.

The role involves handling writs, appeals, briefs, and various court filings, with opportunities to train others and advance within a structured civil service environment.