Legal Secretary I/II bei The County of El Dorado, CA
The County of El Dorado, CA · Placerville, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Placerville
About the Department


The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to serving the community by objectively investigating and prosecuting matters under the law to attain justice. Protecting people’s rights and diminishing victim’s trauma while holding criminals accountable, are part of the daily regular operations. The District Attorney’s Office also collaborates with other departments and agencies and supports programs that focus on reducing crime.
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Perform general and legal secretarial duties related to the assigned functional area and department.
- Draft pleadings, subpoenas, contracts, ordinances, and other legal document correspondence, memoranda, and reports, depending upon the office to which assigned, from notes, brief instruction, dictated tapes, or printed materials.
- Calendar and schedule court dates, meetings, and appointments for attorneys, court officers, and other law enforcement personnel; file or arrange for the filing of legal briefs and other necessary paperwork with the court.
- Process a variety of legal agreements, contracts, etc., following instructions of attorneys, court officers, or other law enforcement personnel.
- Initiate specified correspondence such as transmittal letters for signature by appropriate staff; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate English usage.
- Collect information from a variety of sources pertinent to area of assignment; compiles data as necessary and prepares routine reports as required.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in legal office procedures and the ability to manage confidential matters with discretion. They excel in a dynamic environment, performing daily tasks such as creating and sending in-custody assignments, setting up new cases, and managing attorney requests for reports and documentation. Additional responsibilities include processing and scanning court documents, calendaring hearings, responding to staff emails, and assisting attorneys and investigators by following up on records requests while maintaining strong relationships with outside agencies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and case management systems (Karpel preferred) is essential to effectively manage these responsibilities.
This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to public service by supporting the District Attorney’s Office in its mission to uphold justice for the residents of El Dorado County. Candidates who value accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork—and who thrive in balancing independent tasks with collaborative support—will find this role both rewarding and impactful.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Legal Secretary I:
Equivalent to graduation from high school;
AND
Equivalent to graduation from high school;
AND
One (1) year of experience equivalent to the County's class of Legal Secretary I.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. The online examination has been tentatively scheduled for 10/31/2025. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email prior to the examination.
If you have taken this examination within six (6) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, your score will automatically be transferred to this exam and you are not permitted to sit for this examination. If you have taken this examination from greater than six (6) months but within twelve (12) months prior to the scheduled date of the examination, you may elect to transfer that examination score or sit for the examination again; you must contact Human Resources prior to the scheduled exam date to request that your previous score be transferred.
A transferred examination score does not guarantee passing the current examination administration. Examination pass points are set in accordance with the EEOC Uniform Employee Selection Guidelines.
For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We currently have the following vacancies:
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway Races
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Small Business Shops
Employees who are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.
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