Legal Typist - Bilingual

County of Monterey, CA; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Monterey is seeking a Legal Typist for the District Attorney's Office in a County-wide capacity. The role involves legal clerical work for attorneys and requires strong English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, plus familiarity with court procedures.

Be prepared to perform filing, recordkeeping, and clerical tasks, and to work with confidential materials under supervision. Spanish oral proficiency is required, with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to understand English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safeguard confidential materials.

Responsibilities

• Has legal documents recorded by contacting the appropriate court department, notifies appropriate personnel in other offices, and files legal papers with the proper courts.
• Reviews and processes misdemeanor and felony complaints information, indictments, and search warrants.
• Maintains files, logs and/or indexes recording pleas, trial convictions, acquittals, sentences, and other dispositions of cases.
• Enters and updates cases in the recordkeeping system.
• May answer questions from the public, involving providing information and explanation of procedures.
• Operates a variety of office equipment such as word processors, copiers, typewriters and calculators.

Skills

English grammar & punctuation

Oral & written instructions

Confidential materials handling

Relationship building

Job description

Final Filing Deadline: 11/15/2026 Exam #: 26/80B11/10SA

Legal Typist

Monthly Salary Range: $4,264 - $5,824

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The District Attorney's Office is responsible for attending court and conducting all local criminal prosecutions. The District Attorney is a State Constitutional Officer when prosecuting crimes defined under State Law. Additionally, the Office provides legal advice to all law enforcement agencies and provides training programs for their personnel; thus, increasing the probability of successful prosecutions.

The mission of the Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecute those who violate the law.

The Monterey County District Attorney's Office is recruiting to fill a Legal Typist position in the Criminal Division who will work under the close supervision of experienced staff. This position performs varied, complex and responsible legal clerical work for one or more attorneys and performs other related work as required. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record showing knowledge of English grammar, spelling, written format, and punctuation, as well as proficiency in legal office work, procedures, and terminology. Additionally, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the skill and ability to comprehend and execute complex oral and written instructions, operate office equipment, and safeguard confidential materials.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

• Has legal documents recorded by contacting the appropriate court department, notifies appropriate personnel in other offices, and files legal papers with the proper courts.
• Reviews and processes misdemeanor and felony complaints information, indictments, and search warrants.
• Maintains files, logs and/or indexes recording pleas, trial convictions, acquittals, sentences, and other dispositions of cases.
• Enters and updates cases in the recordkeeping system.
• May answer questions from the public, involving providing information and explanation of procedures.
• Operates a variety of office equipment such as word processors, copiers, typewriters and calculators.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Legal Typist

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices including filing systems and the operation of standard office equipment.
• English grammar, spelling and punctuation and sentence structure.
• Services and functions of the courts and legal departments.

Skill and Ability to:

• Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment.
• Work with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Safeguard confidential materials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

One year of clerical experience in a class comparable to Typist Clerk II with Monterey County, performing a variety of clerical and typing duties in a legal office or court.

Or

Two years of clerical experience in a legal office or court.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Successfully complete a background check to include Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprinting.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Possess Spanish oral proficiency.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J-Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application. To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline, Sunday, November 15, 2026, to [e-mail].

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst, at [phone], or [e-mail].