Senior Legal Processor: Court Docs & Case Management Lead

County of Sonoma (CA); Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Sonoma is seeking a Senior Legal Processor within the Human Services Department to handle processing, filing, and distribution of legal documents to courts, attorneys and other parties. This role requires meticulous attention to deadlines and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include knowledge of the child welfare system, experience handling legal documents, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the child welfare system and court procedures.
• Ability to handle sensitive materials, including images.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience processing legal documents in a law or court setting.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process, file, and distribute legal documents to courts and attorneys.
• Provide status updates to department personnel and attorneys.
• Manage and maintain case files and notices for hearings.
• Answer questions regarding department services and operations.
• Coordinate with others in the legal system.

Skills

Child welfare knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Typing speed 45 wpm

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Google Sheets

Teams

Job description

The County of Sonoma is seeking a Senior Legal Processor within the Human Services Department to handle processing, filing, and distribution of legal documents to courts, attorneys and other parties. This role requires meticulous attention to deadlines and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include knowledge of the child welfare system, experience handling legal documents, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook,