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Supplemental Questionnaire

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Civil Legal Secretary - I

Supplemental Questionnaire

2022-11768-01

Training and Experience Examination (Scored)

This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and will be scored based on your checked responses below.

Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.


 

I have read and understood the above information.


 

For questions 1-13, select the response that best describes your level of job-related experience and/or training. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination.


1.

Do you type a minimum of 50 words per minute?

Yes No
2.

Do you have traditional law office experience performing legal secretarial duties specifically related to civil litigation?

Yes No
2a.

If yes, please describe the duties you performed.

3.

Please identify the areas below in which you have experience.

Appeals
Bankruptcy
Civil Transactions
Estates, Trusts, Probate
Executive Assistant
Juvenile Dependency
Federal Court
Land Use/Real Property
Civil Litigation (other than above in Question 2)
I have no experience in the above areas.
4.

Please identify below which computer-related programs you have experience in.

Word Processing Software
Adobe Acrobat
Spreadsheets
Databases
Law Office Case Management Programs
Pro-Law
I have no experience in the above areas.
5.

Do you have education or experience in general clerical support including document management in the following areas?

Receiving paper and electronic files
Scanning paper files
Organizing paper and electronic files
Filing
I have no experience in the above areas.
6.

Do you have education or experience in administrative support in the following areas?

Document preparation
Proofreading
Calendaring
Coordinating and setting meetings
Filling out/completing paper and/or electronic forms
Maintaining paper and/or electronic files
Digitally scan and electronically send documents
I have no experience in the above areas.
7.

Indicate your level of experience in customer service (this includes reception, front counter, and answering customer or client questions over the phone).

I have no experience or a very limited amount of experience performing this task.
I have been trained on how to complete this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task under indirect supervision.
I have experience performing this task and have trained or supervised others performing this task.
7a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below:

8.

Indicate your level of experience providing support to multiple attorneys and the public in accordance with legal requirements.

I have no experience or a very limited amount of experience performing this task.
I have been trained on how to complete this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task under indirect supervision.
I have experience performing this task and have trained or supervised others performing this task.
8a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below:

9.

Indicate your level of experience maintaining and monitoring records and files, including follow-up on due dates and performing other monitoring functions to ensure deadlines are met.

I have no experience or a very limited amount of experience performing this task.
I have been trained on how to complete this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task under indirect supervision.
I have experience performing this task and have trained or supervised others performing this task.
9a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below:

10.

Indicate your level of experience filing documents with state and federal courts using electronic case filing systems.

I have no experience or a very limited amount of experience performing this task.
I have been trained on how to complete this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task under indirect supervision.
I have experience performing this task and have trained or supervised others performing this task.
10a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below:

11.

Indicate your level of experience maintaining case files, documents, and court dates in an electronic case management system.

I have no experience or a very limited amount of experience performing this task.
I have been trained on how to complete this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task under indirect supervision.
I have experience performing this task and have trained or supervised others performing this task.
11a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below:

12.

Indicate your level of knowledge and/or ability providing customer service to various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

I possess no or a very little amount of this knowledge and/or ability.
I possess this knowledge and/or ability, but have not applied it in a job setting.
I have applied this knowledge and/or ability under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge and/or ability independently under normal supervision.
I have used this knowledge and/or ability to train or provide consultation to others.
12a.

If you indicated knowledge and/or ability above, please describe below:

13.

Describe your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have performed this task under close supervision.
I have performed this task under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
13a.

If you indicated experience above, please describe below:


 

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