Legal Processing Assistant - Front Desk & Client Support

County of Ventura Government; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Ventura Government is seeking Legal Processing Assistants at the Public Defender's Office to support legal defense activities. Responsibilities include handling client inquiries, assisting with document preparation, and coordinating with attorneys and court personnel in a fast-paced environment.

Positions include LPA I (entry level) and LPA II with potential for advancement, and applicants may be eligible for bilingual and educational incentives.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent to one year of office clerical experience.
• Two years of legal clerical experience for LPA II or one year as LPA I with the County of Ventura.

Responsibilities

• Answer multi-line telephone and handle inquiries from clients, in and out of custody.
• Greet the public and clients including persons accused of crimes from diverse backgrounds.
• Assist with preparing legal documents including redacting confidential files, copying, transcribing.
• Provide procedural and/or case information while distinguishing sensitive and public information.
• Assess clients’ needs and determine appropriate course of action.
• Interact with attorneys and court personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Job description

The County of Ventura Government is seeking Legal Processing Assistants at the Public Defender's Office to support legal defense activities. Responsibilities include handling client inquiries, assisting with document preparation, and coordinating with attorneys and court personnel in a fast-paced environment.

Positions include LPA I (entry level) and LPA II with potential for advancement, and applicants may be eligible for bilingual and educational incentives.