Public Defender Clerical Operations Lead

County of Ventura; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational incentive

Bilingual incentive

Merit increases

Annual leave accrual

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Pension plan

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

County of Ventura seeks a Staff/Services Specialist to supervise clerical staff, coordinate operations, and support indigent defense services. The role emphasizes effective communication, data analysis, and interdepartmental collaboration.

You will plan projects, prepare reports, and help implement policies. The position requires knowledge of Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro, with a strong emphasis on organizational skills and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in administrative, operations, or customer service roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise clerical staff and cross-train team members.
• Coordinate with agencies and assist indigent clients; respond to inquiries.
• Lead special projects, research topics, and prepare reports and analyses.
• Develop and implement work processes; update policies and procedures as needed.
• Maintain records and generate management reports using Word/Excel/Acrobat Pro.

Skills

Communication

Independent judgment

Office automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Databases

Job description

County of Ventura seeks a Staff/Services Specialist to supervise clerical staff, coordinate operations, and support indigent defense services. The role emphasizes effective communication, data analysis, and interdepartmental collaboration.

You will plan projects, prepare reports, and help implement policies. The position requires knowledge of Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro, with a strong emphasis on organizational skills and customer service.