Join the County of Colusa Probation Department as a Legal Specialist and play an important role in supporting department staff through a variety of legal secretarial, administrative, and clerical duties. In this rewarding position, you will serve as a key resource for the public, providing information, assistance, and exceptional customer service while helping ensure the efficient delivery of probation-related services to the community.

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There is a position available in the Colusa County Probation Department that can be filled at any level, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other potential openings without reposting.

What's this Job All About?

This position is responsible for processing court-related case files and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of legal documentation. Duties include updating the case management system with court notes and dispositions; formatting, proofreading, and preparing letters, reports, petitions, and other documents for court filing; and maintaining statistical data for reporting to the State of California.

The incumbent will collaborate with a variety of County departments and justice system partners, including the District Attorneys Office, Sheriffs Office, Behavioral Health Services, and the Superior Court. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that all court documents are accurate, complete, and filed with the court in a timely manner.

How do we make a difference?

The mission of Colusa County Probation is to ensure and enhance public safety in our community by implementing a balanced justice model which includes prevention, intervention, and accountability coupled with evidenced based rehabilitative services.

Culture is at Our Core

The Probation Department is a fun and friendly environment. It

fosters a collaborative, supportive, and service-oriented work environment where employees are valued for their contributions to the community and the justice system. Team members work closely together to achieve shared goals while maintaining a professional and respectful workplace culture.

The department recognizes employee contributions through various staff appreciation and recognition events throughout the year, including observances such as Probation Services Week and Administrative Professionals Week. Employees also have opportunities to participate in community engagement activities and local events, helping strengthen connections between the department and the residents it serves.

From community celebrations and family-oriented events to public outreach opportunities, the department is committed to promoting employee engagement, teamwork, and meaningful service to the community.

What are the benefits?

A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.

A caring, empathetic, and fun work family that you will be welcomed into.

A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience

A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (

% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.

Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you-

Unless you choose a premium health care plan.

Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.

457 Deferred Compensation.

PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.

Vacation Parity-

Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts,the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.

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Supervision and Examples of Duties

Legal Specialist I

Receives general supervision from management or supervisory staff.

Legal Specialist II

Receives direction from management and supervisory staff. May exercises technical and functional supervision over secretarial and clerical staff.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required

Knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Legal Specialist I

Experience:

One year of increasingly responsible legal secretarial experience.

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