THE CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2026
SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: JULY 27, 2026, AT 12:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
Legal Process Clerk I: $18.54-$23.68 APPROXIMATE HOURLY
Legal Process Clerk II: $19.67-$25.10 APPROXIMATE HOURLY
Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all of 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
For over 20 years the Shasta County Public Defender’s Office has provided representation to those who are unable to afford an attorney. Our mission is to provide compassionate, holistic defense to those in need, ensuring that every client receives comprehensive legal representation tailored to their unique experiences, goals, and needs. We are dedicated to providing zealous, ethical, effective advocacy while protecting the dignity, rights, and humanity of each person we represent.
We serve diverse communities, including those most marginalized in our society, with unwavering commitment to justice. Each year, our office represents hundreds of indigent defendants charged with misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile offenses. We also handle an array of civil matters including guardianships, termination of parental rights, and conservatorship matters. Our role is to protect the constitutional rights of justice-involved individuals and to hold the government accountable, ensuring that fairness and due process are upheld in every case.
We foster a supportive and empowering environment where our attorneys and staff are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. By investing in our team’s well-being and development, we create a culture of excellence, advocacy, and integrity. We are committed to building a sustainable criminal defense practice that serves our clients and our community for generations to come.
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.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for the Legal Process Clerk position is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. This individual demonstrates a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency in handling legal documents, case processing, and time-sensitive tasks that are critical to the effective operation of the Public Defender’s Office.
A successful candidate is a dependable team player who collaborates effectively with attorneys, investigators, social workers, and clerical staff, while also taking ownership of assigned responsibilities. They are highly motivated, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities with minimal supervision.
This position requires the ability to think critically and solve problems independently, while exercising sound judgment in determining when to seek guidance. The ideal candidate understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive client information and legal materials.
Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—are essential, as is the ability to follow complex instructions, adapt to evolving procedures, and maintain professionalism in all interactions, including with court personnel and justice partners.
Experience with case management systems, document processing, and high-volume administrative workflows is highly desirable. A demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems and procedures, coupled with a commitment to continuous improvement, will ensure success in this role.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
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. This is the entry-level class in the Legal Process Clerk series. 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 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.
Assignments for Legal Process Clerks are in the following departments: District Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, and Child Support Services. Depending on the assignment, 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.
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Legal Process Clerk I:
Knowledge of: Office procedures and practices; business English, including vocabulary, correct grammatical usage, and punctuation.
Ability to: Depending on assignment, 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, or Child Support Services departments; learn the operations and procedures of and the legal terminology and forms used in the District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, or Child Support Services department.;
Legal Process Clerk II:
Knowledge of: Civil, criminal, juvenile, domestic, probate, family, child support, and other statutes governing the District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, or Child Support Services departments; operations, procedures and legal terminology and forms used in the District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, or Child Support Services departments; 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
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Legal Process Clerk I: One (1) year of paid or unpaid experience in an office setting processing and typing documents or performing other office support duties.
Legal Process Clerk II: One (1) year of experience comparable to that of a Legal Process Clerk I with Shasta County.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver's license. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
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Do 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
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Do 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.
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I acknowledge this position may require a valid California driver's license. Yes / No
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
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All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
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Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 flier.
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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.
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on July 27, 2026. A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application form 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 employment 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 in 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. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line 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 Fair Chance Act | CRD.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
