Starting salary up to $30.11/hour ($62,843/year) plus a bilingual premium of an additional $1.50/hour on top of the hourly pay rate.
As a Legal Processor you will work with the public, attorneys, law enforcement officials, and court personnel answering a variety of questions regarding departmental services and operations. This position assists the Public Defender's Office with various clerical duties such as typing, preparing, confirming, copying, distributing, and filing a variety of material. This work may include answering questions, assisting clients with completing financial applications, distributing bus passes to clients, and entering data into various database systems.
The Legal Processors are part of a larger team including legal secretaries, attorneys, investigators, and administrative personnel that work towards the collective benefit of Public Defender clients.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong customer focus and many of the following:
High level of English/Spanish bilingual skills (speaking, reading, and writing at a fluent level)
Experience working in an office providing customer service
The ability to manage interactions in a front desk environment
Excellent communication skills in person and over the phone
The ability to remain patient and calm when assisting challenging clients both in person and over the phone.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Public Defender staff, department representatives, court officials, and the public
General clerical and/or legal support experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 3/19/25