Legal Secretary

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office upholds Alameda County as a safe and livable community through the fair and effective administration of justice; compassionate and committed support of crime victims; innovative programs that provide opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration; and programs designed to enhance the lives of vulnerable populations, children and youth for a bright, healthy future. Read more about our mandated services.

The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is comprised of approximately 150 attorneys, 60 inspectors, 30 Victim-Witness advocates and claim specialists, as well as a variety of administrative, finance, and communications professionals. Our jurisdiction covers over 800 square miles and our staff work in 9 offices located throughout the County.

We have six specialized divisions within the office:

§ Criminal Prosecution

§ Juvenile Justice

§ Consumer, Environmental and Worker Protection

§ DA Inspectors

§ Victim-Witness Assistance

§ Alameda County Family Justice Center

Under general supervision, to independently perform a variety of legal clerical support duties for a team comprised of attorneys, investigators; to prepare legal documents, abstract information; to handle confidential/sensitive information; and to do other related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions in this classification are located in the Office of the District Attorney and perform work requiring specific knowledge of both general, and department specific, legal formats and procedures.  This classification is distinguished from the classification of Secretary I, Secretary II and Administrative Secretary in that the incumbents perform a wide variety of high volume, moderate to difficult, legal secretarial and clerical work which includes composing, typing, processing, and organizing a variety of legal documents, correspondence, digital media, and other materials.  This class is distinguished from the lower-level countywide class of Specialist Clerk II in that incumbents perform moderate to difficult legal clerical duties, including legal document review, in support of attorneys and investigators in a legal setting.  Incumbents receive supervision and training from a department supervisor.

Experience:

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience performing complex or responsible legal, clerical or administrative, support work in a legal environment.

Substitution:

The equivalent of an associate degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

The equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

· Medical – HMO & PPO Plans

· Dental – HMO & PPO Plans

· Vision or Vision Reimbursement

· Share the Savings

· Basic Life Insurance

· Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)

· Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

· County Allowance Credit

· Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance

· Short-Term Disability Insurance

· Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services

· Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

· Retirement Plan

· Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

· 11 paid holidays

· Floating Holidays

· Vacation and sick leave accrual

· Vacation purchase program

· Catastrophic Sick Leave

· Group Auto/Home Insurance

· Pet Insurance

· Commuter Benefits Program

· Guaranteed Ride Home

· Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)

· Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)

· Child Care Resources

· 1^st United Services Credit Union

*This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

TO APPLY: Access the application by clicking here: DA Application

All completed applications should be emailed to DA Jobs, at da.jobs@acgov.org .

All applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022.

The District Attorney Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.