RON FREITAS
District Attorney
San Joaquin County
Office of the District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney
DISTRICT ATTORNEY ONGOING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Legal Technician I
MONTHLY SALARY: $3,873.48 - $4,708.24
(3% increase to base salary July 2025)
The ideal candidate will demonstrate impeccable organizational skills and exhibit excellent communication abilities. They must maintain a high level of discretion with confidential matters while also being able to work effectively under tight deadlines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PATTERN I:
Experience: Two years of responsible office clerical work requiring typing, including one year in a law office with responsibility for typing briefs and a wide range of standard legal documents.
SUBSTITUTION:
One year of business training in an approved school or training program may be substituted for six months of the general clerical experience.
The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources:
Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.
Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
New Hire Retention Bonus:
$2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)
$1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)
$3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)
The District Attorney’s Office also has opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Whether you're starting as a Legal Technician, an Investigator, or a Support staff member, there's ample room to grow and carve out a fulfilling career path within our office.
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