Legal Process Clerk Position

The current vacancy is within the Shasta County Public Defender's Office. Oral exam is tentatively scheduled for April 2026. See special requirements section regarding possession of a valid driver's license. Responses to supplemental questions required. Final filing date: March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Salary information: Legal Process Clerk I: $18.54-$23.67 approximate hourly. Legal Process Clerk II: $19.67-$25.10 approximate hourly. Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included. Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The Shasta County Public Defender's Office has provided representation to those who are unable to afford an attorney for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide compassionate, holistic defense to those in need, ensuring that every client receives comprehensive legal representation tailored to their unique experiences, goals, and needs. We are dedicated to providing zealous, ethical, effective advocacy while protecting the dignity, rights, and humanity of each person we represent. We serve diverse communities, including those most marginalized in our society, with unwavering commitment to justice. Each year, our office represents hundreds of indigent defendants charged with misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile offenses. We also handle an array of civil matters including guardianships, termination of parental rights, and conservatorship matters. Our role is to protect the constitutional rights of justice-involved individuals and to hold the government accountable, ensuring that fairness and due process are upheld in every case. We foster a supportive and empowering environment where our attorneys and staff are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. By investing in our team's well-being and development, we create a culture of excellence, advocacy, and integrity. We are committed to building a sustainable criminal defense practice that serves our clients and our community for generations to come. About the Position

Legal Process Clerk I: Under supervision, to learn to accept, process and type legal documents; and to perform related work as required. Legal Process Clerk II: Under general supervision, to accept, process, and type legal documents; and to perform related work as required. The ideal candidate for the Legal Process Clerk position is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. This individual demonstrates a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency in handling legal documents, case processing, and time-sensitive tasks that are critical to the effective operation of the Public Defender's Office. A successful candidate is a dependable team player who collaborates effectively with attorneys, investigators, social workers, and clerical staff, while also taking ownership of assigned responsibilities. They are highly motivated, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities with minimal supervision. This position requires the ability to think critically and solve problems independently, while exercising sound judgment in determining when to seek guidance. The ideal candidate understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive client information and legal materials. Strong communication skillsboth written and verbalare essential, as is the ability to follow complex instructions, adapt to evolving procedures, and maintain professionalism in all interactions, including with court personnel and justice partners. Experience with case management systems, document processing, and high-volume administrative workflows is highly desirable. A demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems and procedures, coupled with a commitment to continuous improvement, will ensure success in this role. Distinguishing Characteristics

Legal Process Clerk I is distinguished from the general clerical series by the specialized knowledge required to perform duties in a legal setting involving a wide variety of legal terminology, forms, and procedures. Legal Process Clerk I is distinguished from the next higher class of Legal Process Clerk II in that the former is the trainee class in the series. Duties may vary somewhat depending on which office the incumbent is assigned. Legal Process Clerk II is distinguished from the next lower class of Legal Process Clerk I in that this class is considered to be the journey-level class in this series and incumbents are expected to be able to perform the full range of duties. Duties may vary somewhat depending on which office the incumbent is assigned. Examples of Essential Duties

Assignments for Legal Process Clerks are in the District Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, Child Support Services, and Sheriff's Offices. Depending on the assignment, any of the following duties will be required to be performed. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Legal Process Clerk I: Learns to receive and process legal documents for filing in criminal, civil, juvenile, family law, child support, and probate actions; examines documents for jurisdiction, accuracy and completeness and enters into register of action; initially calendars cases; checks and issues subpoenas, summonses, writs of execution, possession, attachments, seizures of property, and similar documents; indexes and cross indexes proceedings; searches records and files for prior actions; answers questions for attorneys and the public; collects fees, makes change, writes receipts and keeps records; types dictation and documents involving considerable legal terminology, such as complaints, warrants, motions, petitions, stipulations and judgments; acts as an information source regarding department policies, procedures, and activities; performs data entry and filing of booking reports and miscellaneous paperwork; contacts various agencies throughout the county to verify information (ex: obtaining police reports, court dates, etc.); prepares the Court calendar; maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with departmental policy, as well as all applicable laws and regulations; receives calls and directs callers to appropriate personnel; files reports and miscellaneous paperwork; obtains and assembles information from files; provides general assistance to the public; interacts with clients; assists in-house personnel, as well as outside agencies in obtaining information, and performs related duties as assigned. Legal Process Clerks in the Sheriff's Office perform a wide variety of law enforcement support tasks. The incumbent learns to perform various record keeping functions and serve the public with fingerprinting and licensing needs, issuing permits such as concealed weapons, explosive, secondhand, and tree cutting permits. Other responsibilities include: act as an information source regarding department policies, procedures, and activities; perform data entry and filing of booking reports, crime cases, restraining orders and miscellaneous paperwork; confirm warrants; contact various agencies throughout the country to verify information (missing persons, stolen property, warrants, etc.); maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with departmental policy as well as all applicable laws and regulations; receive money over the counter and issue receipts; receive calls; determine proper actions to be taken and direct callers to appropriate personnel; type crime reports, news releases, and other material; obtain and assemble information from files; operate radio; and, perform related duties as assigned. Legal Process Clerk II: Receives and processes legal documents for filing in criminal, civil, juvenile, family law, child support, and probate actions; examines documents for jurisdiction, accuracy and completeness, and enters into register of action; initially calendars cases; checks and issues subpoenas, summonses, writs of execution, possession, attachments, seizures of property, and similar documents; indexes and cross indexes proceedings; searches records and files for prior actions; answers questions for attorneys and the public; collects fees, makes change, writes receipts and keeps records; types dictation and documents involving considerable legal terminology, such as complaints, warrants, motions, petitions, stipulations and judgments; maintains trust account general ledgers; acts as an information source regarding department policies, procedures, and activities; performs data entry and filing of booking reports and miscellaneous paperwork; contacts various agencies throughout the county to verify information (ex: obtaining police reports, court dates, etc.); prepares the Court calendar; maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with departmental policy, as well as all applicable laws and regulations; receives calls and directs callers to appropriate personnel; files reports and miscellaneous paperwork; obtains and assembles information from files; provides general assistance to the public; interacts with clients; assists in-house personnel, as well as outside agencies in obtaining information, and performs related duties as assigned. Legal Process Clerks in the Sheriff's Office perform a wide variety of law enforcement support tasks. The incumbent learns to perform various record keeping functions and serve the public with fingerprinting and licensing needs, issuing permits such as concealed weapons, explosive, secondhand, and tree cutting permits. Other responsibilities include: act as an information source regarding department policies, procedures, and activities; perform data entry and filing of booking reports, crime cases, restraining orders and miscellaneous paperwork; confirm warrants; contact various agencies throughout the country to verify information (missing persons, stolen property, warrants, etc.); maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with departmental policy as well as all applicable laws and regulations; receive money over the counter and issue receipts; receive calls; determine proper actions to be taken and direct callers to appropriate personnel; type crime reports, news releases, and other material; obtain and assemble information from files; operate radio; and, perform related duties as assigned.