Job Description

Posting number: 0926PM-002232-01

Department: Social Services

Division: DSS Child Welfare Services

Job classification: SUPV LEGAL CLERK

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Clerical & Data Entry, Legal, Social Services, Records Management

Summary

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Two Virtual Informational Sessions about this position will be held with DSS leadership. Click on the one of the dates below to join the virtual meeting. We strongly encourage your attendance and look forward to seeing you on the following dates:

Friday, September 18, 2026, at 9:30amandThursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:00am

The Department of Social Services is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a substitute Supervising Legal Clerk. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team while contributing to the important work of the county. The Supervising Legal Clerk County Classification is responsible for supervising the legal clerical staff of a department while also performing specialized clerical work of a legal nature.

The Department of Social Services Supervising Legal Clerk collaborates with Child Welfare Services and Juvenile Dependency. This position works closely with County Counsel, San Luis Obispo Courts and other members of legal counsel to ensure state mandates and requirements are followed. This substitute position will supervise approximately five Legal Clerks and report to a Social Services Division Manager in Child Welfare Services.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

(Not in order of importance)

• Coordinates and supervises the work of a clerical staff.
• Plans and organizes workload and assignments.
• Coordinates payroll and personnel transactions.
• Attends and may lead meetings with departmental staff and other departments and agencies.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the various systems and procedures in the department.
• May assist in the preparation of the departmental budget.
• Keeps abreast of legislation affecting legal procedures and county and special districts' organization.
• Implements and develops new office procedures as necessary.
• Trains and evaluates the performance of employees and makes recommendations to appointing authority regarding selection and discipline.
• Provides assistance to the administrative staff of the department.
• Gathers information and compiles reports, maintaining confidentiality regarding attorney-client communications.
• Checks legal references for correct citations.
• Prepares recommendations for solving various problems or improving processes.
• Maintains familiarity with the office equipment in the department.
• May be required to operate, or may supervise operation of, various office equipment.
• Estimates supply and equipment requirements and maintains inventory of all supplies.
• May perform highly complex and difficult legal clerical work requiring considerable independent judgment as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

Examples of duties

Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Four years of clerical experience in a legal office or court or one year of experience equivalent to a Legal Clerk III.

Qualifications

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.