Do you have two or more years of experience performing the secreterial and technical legal support duties equivalent to the duties identified in the Placer County classification specification for the Civil Legal Secretary - II position?
Yes
No
1a.
If yes, please describe the duties you performed.
Section II - Relevant Training and Experience (Scored)
Based on your responses in Section II of the supplemental questionnaire, your job-related training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Narratives provided by applicants describing experience and/or training will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination.
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I have read and I understand the above information.
1.
Do you have traditional law office experience performing legal secretarial duties specifically related to civil litigation in the state or federal courts?
Yes
No
1a.
If yes please describe the duties you performed.
2.
Identify the areas in which you have at least 2 years of experience:
Appeals
Bankruptcy
Civil Transactions (such as contracts or real estate)
Estates, Trusts, Probate
Executive Assistant
Governmental Land Use Approvals
Adult Mental Health Proceedings
Child Dependency Proceedings
I have no experience in the above areas
3.
Identify the computer-related programs in which you have experience:
Word Processing Software
Spreadsheet Software
Databases
Law Office Case Management Programs
Adobe Pro or other PDF Editor
Other Customized Law Office Applications
I have no experience in the above areas
4.
Identify the areas in which you have experience editing and formatting legal documents:
Pleadings
Law and Motion Briefs
Appellate Briefs
Opinions
Orders
Contracts
Correspondence
Discovery
I have no experience in the above areas
5.
Identify the areas in which you have experience providing routine clerical support:
Document Preparation
Proofreading
Calendaring
Coordinating and Setting Meetings
Filing Out/Completing Paper and/or Electronic Forms
Maintaining Paper and/or Electronic Files
I have no experience in the above areas
6.
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 or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
6a.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe below.
7.
Indicate your level of experience filing documents with the court using electronic case filing systems (i.e., federal courts' ECF system).
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
7a.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe below.
8.
Indicate your level of experience maintaining case files, documents, and court dates in an electronic case management system.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
8a.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe below.
9.
Indicate your level of experience acting as a lead or supervising secretary in a law office.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
9a.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe below.
10.
Indicate your level of experience creating, modifying or implementing law office methods or procedures for processing documents or information.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
10a.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe below.
11.
Indicate your level of experience being primarily assigned to two or more attorneys who appear in court as a regular part of their legal practice.
I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task, but would need additional training.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have experience providing training and/or consultation to others in the performance of this task.
11a.
If you indicated experience, please briefly describe below.
12.
Identify the areas in which you have experience working in a California County Counsel or City Attorney's Office:
Civil Litigation in State or Federal Court
Administrative Litigation or Appeal Before State or Federal Administrative Agencies
Civil Transactions or Advising
Child Protective Services Advising or Litigation
Public Guardian or Public Administrator Advising or Litigation
Code Enforcement Matters
Board or Commission Agendas
I have no experience in the above areas
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