Probation Legal Staff Supervisor

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Probation Legal Staff Supervisor

Salary: $75,678.97 - $91,979.38 Annually

Closing Date: 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Probation Department seeks a motivated team player looking for a rewarding career opportunity as a Probation Legal Staff Supervisor!

About the Position:

The Probation Legal Staff Supervisor position monitors and directs the work of a team comprised of Senior Legal Processors (SLPs) and Legal Processors (LPs) in the Adult Division. SLP's support the research, preparation, issuance, and maintenance of legal documents. LP's assist probation officers with various clerical duties such as typing, preparing, confirming, copying, distributing, and filling a variety of materials.   

The Probation Legal Staff Supervisor exercises considerable discretion and judgment when resolving workflow problems with the Court, including issues with court minutes, notices of arrest out of county, and warrant questions. This position also performs administrative duties, such as tracking petty cash and bus passes and processing time sensitive legal documents received in the mail. Although the primary focus of this position is the supervision and coordination of day-to-day staff activities, the Probation Legal Staff Supervisor also trains staff; reviews desk productivity, completes performance evaluations for direct reports, and explains department policies and procedures of the courts to staff and clients.

As the ideal candidate to join the team, you will possess many of the following:

• Experience with Probation operations as well as the Court system

• Knowledge of criminal justice system legal documents and associated paperwork

• A positive leadership style and excellent problem-solving abilities

• Confidence in engaging with other law enforcement agencies

• A practical approach to formulating procedures and policies affecting support staff operations

• Experience coordinating the day-to-day activities of legal and office support staff

• An aptitude for working well with a diverse client base

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of the California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) as well as PacMan, Odyssey, and IJS

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible forPublic Service Loan Forgivenessthrough the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.