Legal Secretary I - Bilingual (English/Spanish) - Extra-Help

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Sonoma is seeking a Legal Secretary I who is bilingual in English and Spanish to provide essential support in the Law Office of the Public Defender. This role involves preparing legal documents, maintaining client files, and assisting attorneys with translations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a legal setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in legal support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal office with bilingual abilities.
• Experience with legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize legal documents.
• Provide legal secretarial services to law office staff.
• Transcribe recordings from Spanish to English.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Legal Secretary I - Bilingual (English/Spanish) - Extra-Help

Salary: $28.84 - $35.05 Hourly

Closing Date: 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Do you have experience working in a legal office, fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities, and administrative skills?

The County of Sonoma Law Office of the Public Defender is offering an excellent opportunity to begin your career in the legal secretarial field.

Skills

As a Legal Secretary I, you will utilize your bilingual skills and provide legal secretarial support to the Law Office of the Public Defender. You will be responsible for preparing and finalizing legal documents, transcribing various recordings into proper style and form, and providing legal secretarial services to law office staff. Additional duties may include:

• Filing documents and calendaring in support of the Sonoma County Superior Courts
• Organizing and scanning all incoming mail and client discovery to the case management system
• Maintaining client files in the case management system
• Researching client information in various justice system programs
• Composing routine letters for assigned attorneys in both English and Spanish, and notifying clients of court dates
• Transcribe Recordings from Spanish to English
• Translate for attorney client office interviews
  
  

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Have Experience In a Criminal Or Governmental Law Office, Including Working With a Legal Case Management System, And Possess

• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Public Defender staff, departmental representatives, court officials, and the public
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work towards the collective benefit of Public Defender clients, both independently and with the team
• The ability to multi-task, while shifting priorities, in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  
  

Fluent (reading, writing, conversational) Spanish is required for this position. Applicants who wish to be considered for a bilingual position must indicate their level of skill in the required supplemental questionnaire. An examination will be conducted prior to employment in a bilingual position to confirm the level of skill in this area.

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Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax [phone]), 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.