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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
ATTORNEY CLERK I
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Attorney's Clerk I vacancies. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE UNABLE TO APPLY BEFORE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026.
The District Attorney Human Resources will only accept applications online from WEDNESDAY, APRIL 01, 2026 - THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2026.
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The County of Orange, District Attorney, represents the People of the State of California in all criminal and civil proceedings, serves the court and criminal justice system, and the Orange County Grand Jury. The mission of the Office is to enhance public safety and welfare and to protect and respect crime victims and create security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient, and ethical manner. The Office consists of three major divisions: Legal, Investigative Bureau, and Administration.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Office of the District Attorney (DA) has an employment opportunity for Attorney’s Clerk I. Positions in this class learn to perform increasingly complex legal clerical work in direct support of Deputy District Attorneys and Investigators. Under supervision of a Law Office Supervisor, the Attorney’s Clerk will:- Receive and log documents from law enforcement agencies for District Attorney review, prepare complaints, and file with the court
- Manage court hearings for District Attorney preparation, ordering discovery, subpoenaing witnesses, entering case updates, and dispositions into the DA case tracking system
- Manage files and provide support to attorneys and investigators throughout hearings and trials
- Operate a variety of office equipment and computer systems (agency, court, and law enforcement) to research information, enter case actions and track case status
- Interact frequently with DA personnel as well as court and law enforcement staff
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess experience in all the key competencies and attributes described below.
Technical Experience:- Performing expected tasks independently and meet deadlines with accuracy
- Knowledge of legal procedures and deadlines for the preparation and processing of legal documents for court OR preparation of documents following guidelines and meeting deadlines
- Composing correspondence from general instructions, and edit and correct written and dictated materials
- Performing legal clerical work accurately, maintain confidentiality, and operate agency, court, and law enforcement systems.
- Candidates must demonstrate a corrected typing rate of at least 45 words per minute.
Communication:- Oral and written communication skills
- Problem solving and collaboration skills
- Conveying ideas accurately and appropriately
- Listening actively and effectively
Interpersonal Skills:- Working as a team/group in a collaborative manner to achieve identified goals
- Working effectively and professionally in a legal and law enforcement setting with various levels of staff
Judgment/Discretion:- Identifying, analyzing, and solving problems
- Making appropriate decisions in a timely manner with guidance from supervisory staff
- Using patience and tact in dealing with the public to answer questions on court and office procedures and exercise discretion in handling confidential information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications, physical & mental requirements, and environmental conditions for the Attorney's Clerk I classification.
NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates under consideration for hire by the Office of the District Attorney-Public Administrator will be required to successfully pass an extensive and thorough background investigation, including Live Scan fingerprinting, medical, and psychological testing to the satisfaction of the District Attorney.
The information gathered in the course of a background investigation is deemed confidential and will not be disclosed to the applicant unless legally mandated by statute to do so.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The Office of the District Attorney Human Resources will screen all applications to identify candidates who meet minimum qualifications. Following the initial screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the process and be notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Online Examination | 100% Weighted
Candidates whose applications reflect the most job-related experience, and training will be invited to online examination. Candidates will be required to take a proctored online examination covering job-related multiple- choice questions. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applicants who have demonstrated meeting the minimum and/or desirable qualifications based on their responses to the supplemental question(s) will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments. The Office of the District Attorney Human Resources will screen all applications to identify candidates who meet minimum qualifications.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, District Attorney Human Resources will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to the hiring authority for selection consideration for present and future vacancies.
Based on the Department's needs, the recruitment procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any change(s) in the recruitment procedure.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Sam Apraku by email at Sam.Apraku@ocdapa.org or (657)468-9194.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Orange
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