PROSECUTOR ASSISTANT I - IV

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PROSECUTOR ASSISTANT I - IV

Salary

$2,124.96 - $3,609.68 Biweekly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

PROS2024

Department

City Prosecutor (UC)

Opening Date

11/14/2024

Closing Date

12/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

THE DEPARTMENT

The Office of the City Prosecutor is one of the busiest municipal prosecuting agencies in country, handling approximately 10,000 cases each year. The City Prosecutor's Office is also considered a national leader in innovative court diversion programs and community-based prosecution, giving it the distinction of being a model for other prosecuting agencies. Additional information about the department can be found athttps://CityProsecutorDougHaubert.com.

This office invites applications for the position of Prosecutor Assistant. This non-attorney position requires an ability to perform tasks in a variety of support functions in the City Prosecutor's Office. Prior criminal law or criminal justice experience is desirable, but not required. Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Khmer) candidates of any experience level are especially encouraged to apply. The City Prosecutor's Office strongly encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Perform a variety of legal clerical work requiring independent judgment, accuracy and speed.

• Draft or assist with motions and declarations.

• Type and prepare pleadings and other documents for filing with court.

• Reviews and edits legal documents ensuring accuracy. Identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.

• Assist with trial preparation and coordinating witnesses.

• Create and maintain case files.

• Utilize one or more computer applications for research or data entry.

• Interact with customers and public to answer questions and provide information.

• May be assigned specialized tasks in addition to assigned duties.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• At least three to five or more years of paid, full-time equivalent experience at the level of a legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal in a criminal justice agency or legal office or a closely related field.

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required.

• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the criminal justice process and criminal filing procedures along with various law enforcement systems such as CLETS/DMV, CHHRS, Justice Partner Portal (JPP), etc.

• Experience with case management software.

• Familiarity with legal terminology, legal formats including briefs, motions, subpoenas, recordkeeping systems and local and state courts.

• Ability to type minimum 45 wpm accurately.

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Prior public sector experience is a plus.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE

• Excellent attendance, professional appearance and demeanor.

• Be detail oriented with strong organizational skills with exceptional time management skills.

• Ability to utilize sound judgment to address and resolve routine and complex issues.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and instruction while exercising good judgment.

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to competing work priorities and deadlines.

• Cultivate a mindset of curiosity and desire to embrace new learning opportunities and willingness to learn new things.

• Ability to handle confidential issues in a professional manner.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, Forms, including Adobe Acrobat.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment closes onDecember 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. We reserve the right to extend this deadline. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit an online application, a cover letter and resume (including transcripts and proof of degree if stated in application). Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate will be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please email the City Prosecutor's Office atprosecutor@longbeach.gov.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-5600.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

· Medical and Dental Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

· Deferred Compensation

· Credit Union Membership

· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Free Employee Parking

· Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information in the statement above?

• Yes

• No

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  Please indicate the level of legal assistant or related experience you possess?

• 5 or more years

• 3 to 5 years

• 1 to 3 years

• I have no legal experience

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  Describe your experience working in a public or private sector law office (or related field) and the legal documents, forms, or correspondence you processed.

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  Describe your experience working with case management software or similar applications. List the applications used and include the activities you performed. If you have no experience, indicate "no experience."

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  Please select the highest level of education you have completed:

• Masters or Professional Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Associate's Degree

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification

• I do not have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification

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  Please indicate the type and subject area of the degree you were awarded. (Not necessary to complete this question if HS diploma only.)

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  If you listed an advanced degree, you must upload a copy of the degree or transcripts. HS diploma is not required to be uploaded. Did you attach the required documents?

• Yes

• Not applicable

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  REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements to file, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

• Yes

• No

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  CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Agency

City of Long Beach

Department

City Prosecutor (UC)

Address

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 8th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-5600

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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