Legal Office Assistant II

County of Nevada; Nevada City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Medical, dental, vision, and life-ins

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Dependent care account (DCA)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

11 paid holidays and 2 floating days

Job summary

County of Nevada's District Attorney's Office seeks a Legal Office Assistant I/II to join a fast-paced legal team. This role supports the pursuit of justice by handling front desk duties, processing mail, and entering law enforcement reports into the case management system.

Responsibilities include managing digital evidence, preparing discovery materials, coordinating with Probation for pre-trial information exchange, organizing documents, and assisting with witness coordination during court

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required for Level I.
• Two years of responsible clerical and staff support experience for Level I; Level II requires two more years beyond Level I.
• Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire; Class C license must be maintained.
• Typing at 40 wpm may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional customer service at the front desk, greet visitors, answer calls, schedule appointments, process mail, and help maintain office security.
• Receive and enter law enforcement reports into the case management system.
• Manage digital evidence and prepare discovery materials for defense counsel.
• Collaborate with Probation Department to support information exchange for pre-trial services and court reporting.
• Organize and manage prosecution-related documents.
• Assist with witness coordination during court proceedings and respond to public information requests.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9, 2026

We are recruiting at multiple levels. You are encouraged to apply for all levels that you want to be considered for.

Are you interested in a meaningful career in the criminal justice field? Consider joining the Nevada County District Attorney's Office as a Legal Office Assistant I/II. We're seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to become part of our fast-paced team. This role offers valuable hands-on experience, opportunities for professional growth, and pathways for advancement as you build your skills and expertise. We will be recruiting for a I/II for this vacancy, and we encourage you to apply for all levels you qualify for!

As a critical member of the District Attorney team, the Legal Office Assistant helps support the pursuit of justice by:

• Providing professional customer service at the front desk, including greeting visitors, answering calls, scheduling appointments, processing mail, and helping maintain office security
• Receiving and entering law enforcement reports into the case management system
• Managing digital evidence and preparing discovery materials for defense counsel
• Collaborating with the Probation Department to support accurate information exchange for pre-trial services and court reporting
• Organizing and managing prosecution-related documents
• Assisting with witness coordination during court proceedings and responding to public information requests

This is an opportunity to play an important role in public service while building a rewarding career in the legal field.

Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit; 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays; CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a flexible spending account (FSA); a dependent care account (DCA); and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. The County also participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Why Nevada County?

Our county leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a high-performance organization, and recognizes our individual contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

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.

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Education and Experience Required

Level I:

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED or high school proficiency certificate and two years of responsible clerical and staff support experience.LOA-Is assigned tosomeofficesmust complete P.O.S.T. law enforcement clerk course andCalifornia Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) certification within one year of hire.

Level II (in addition to the above):

Two years of progressively responsible experience in a legal support assignment, clerical/staff support assignment, or office management. One year must be equivalent to the County's Legal Office Assistant I. For LOAs assigned tosome offices,completion of P.O.S.T. law enforcement clerk course within one year of appointment. Must obtain CLETS training and certification within the first 90 days of appointment.

Licenses and Certificates:

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. A valid Class C driver's license must be maintained throughout employment in this class to perform the essential functions of the position.

Some positions may require typing at a net rate of 40 wpm.

Completion of P.O.S.T. law enforcement clerk course (e.g., Basic Law Enforcement Records Course) within one year of hire, as noted on the job announcement. CLETS training certification required for certain positions within first 90 days of hire.