Legal Process Clerk I/II at County of Shasta – Redding, California

Salary: $37,068.00 - $50,172.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: District Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 01/16/2026
Closing Date: 01/30/26
Location: 96001, CA
Job Number: 068-9_DA_011526

Description:

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2026

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: JANUARY 30, 2026, AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

Legal Process Clerk I: $3,089 - $3,943 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $17.82 - $22.75 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Legal Process Clerk II: $3,276 - $4,181 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $18.90 - $24.12 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

This position is in the UPEC - General bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all 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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The District Attorney’s office is comprised of three main units: The Prosecution Unit, the Bureau of Investigations, and the Crime Victims Assistance Center.

The District Attorney acts as the public prosecutor for all crimes committed in Shasta County. The Prosecution Unit evaluates all reported crimes to determine if sufficient evidence exists to prosecute individuals for felony and misdemeanor offenses. In those cases where the prosecution unit finds sufficient evidence, a criminal prosecution is undertaken.

The District Attorney is empowered to conduct independent investigations. The investigators employed by the District Attorney are sworn peace officers who work in the Bureau of Investigations.

The Crime Victims Assistance Center (CVAC) meets the needs of victims in our community through collaborative services provided with courteous, efficient professionalism. The goal is to graciously serve our community members by assisting and advocating for safety, healing, justice and restitution. CVAC provides support and resources to people in our community who have been victimized. The criminal justice process is often confusing and overwhelming and our CVAC unit helps victims navigate the process.

The office is also supported by a Fiscal team, in-house IT department, Community Education team, and administrative professionals. These hard-working individuals ensure efficient operations throughout the department and provide support for their specific units.

Learn more about the District Attorney’s office:

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Legal Process Clerk I: 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: Legal Process Clerk II 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 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.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have one year office experience specializing in records maintenance including: pulling files for a daily calendar, scanning case files into a document storage system and data entry. This individual will be highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. A working knowledge of legal terminology and forms, business English, including vocabulary, correct grammatical usage and punctuation are essential to this position. Prior customer service experience interfacing with the public including receptionist skills is highly desired. This individual must have a team-oriented disposition with a willingness to assist other clerks and complete various duties to meet departmental needs.

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 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.QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Legal Process Clerk I:

Knowledge of: Legal terminology; office procedures and practices; Business English, including vocabulary, correct grammatical usage and punctuation.

Ability to: Depending on assignment, type at a speed of not less than 45 words per minute from clear copy; depending on assignment, may require an alphanumeric data entry test score of 6,000 kph with a 95% accuracy rate; operate standard office equipment; maintain accurate records; receive and account for fees; learn civil, criminal, juvenile, domestic, probate, family, child support, and other statutes governing the District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Child Support Services, or Sheriff’s Office; learn the operations and procedures of the District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Child Support Services, or Sheriff’s Office; learn the legal terminology and forms used in the District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Child Support Services, or Sheriff’s Office.

Legal Process Clerk II:

Knowledge of: Civil, criminal, juvenile, domestic, probate, family, child support, and other statutes governing the District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Child Support Services, or Sheriff’s Office operations and procedures of the District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Child Support Services, or Sheriff’s Office; legal terminology and forms used in the District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Child Support Services, or Sheriff’s Office; office procedures and practices; business English, including vocabulary, correct grammatical usage and punctuation.

Ability to: Determine acceptability and process criminal and/or civil documents; deal courteously and tactfully with attorneys, other employees and the public; depending on assignment, type at a speed of not less than 45 words per minute from clear copy; depending on assignment, may require an alphanumeric data entry test score of 6,000 kph with a 95% accuracy rate; perform legal clerical work; receive and account for fees; operate standard office equipment; maintain accurate fiscal records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Legal Process Clerk I:

• One (1) year of responsible clerical experience in work that would have provided some familiarity with legal terminology.

Legal Process Clerk II:

• One (1) year of experience comparable to a Legal Process Clerk I with Shasta County.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you possess one (1) year of responsible clerical experience? Yes / No If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.

1. Do you possess one (1) year of experience comparable to a Legal Process Clerk I with Shasta County? Yes / No If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
2. Do you possess a working knowledge of legal terminology and forms? Yes / No If “Yes,” please provide details as to where/how you obtained this knowledge. If “No,” type N/A.
3. Please select the amount of work experience you have using computers:

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 – 2 years
• 2 – 3 years
• 3 or more years

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit DOJ Right to Work Poster (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California – General.

• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of their pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at Shasta County Employee Benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on January 30, 2026.A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as “Refer to resume and/or cover letter,” or “See attached resume and/or cover letter.” The application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran must provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) with the employment application on or before the final filing date.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

Benefits:

NOTE: Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays:

• 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
• 1 Floating holiday annually.
  

Vacation:

• 10 working days a year during the first three years of service.
• 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.
• 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.
• 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.

Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after three months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.

Employees may elect to receive a payment for Vacation hours (in lieu of use) for up to twenty hours – in five whole hour increments – of accrued vacation. *Subject to criteria as outlined in section 13.9C in the UPEC-General MOU.

Sick Leave:

• 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
  • Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave.
  • Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.

Note - sick leave may be used immediately as accrued. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.

*Vacation and Sick Leave accruals are based on regularly scheduled working hours. Additional time will not be accrued on hours worked over 80 hours within a one pay period.

Bereavement:

• 24 hours paid leave for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.
  

Health Plan:
Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance.
Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium.
Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.

Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance. The employee pays the full premium during the first six months of coverage.

Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.

Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit. For UPEC-General employees the current coverage amount is $25,000.

Additional Life insurance is available to purchase through Aflac and The Standard.

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

• Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit.
• Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit.
• Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62.

Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Employees pay 9.5% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contract, or Personnel Rules as appropriate. Members hired prior to 2013 may have a different contribution percentage.

Miscellaneous:

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer match up to 3%
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.
• Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.
• Golden State Finance Authority – Down payment Assistance
• ScholarShare 529 – College Savings Plan
• Longevity Pay eligibility review with at least ten years of continuous service with Shasta County
  

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.

Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676
(530) 225-5515

Comments, please email: schr@shastacounty.gov

Questions: 01Do you possess one (1) year of responsible clerical experience? If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.

02Do you possess one (1) year of experience comparable to a Legal Process Clerk I with Shasta County? If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.

03Do you possess a working knowledge of legal terminology and forms? If “Yes,” please provide details as to where/how you obtained this knowledge. If “No,” type N/A.

04Please select the amount of work experience you have using computers:

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 or more years

Required Question

Employer: County of Shasta
Address: 1450 Court Street, Suite 348 Redding, California, 96001
Phone: (530) 225-5515
Website: https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel