Legal Secretary - Department Promotional - Child Support

Legal Secretary - Department Promotional - Child Support

Salary

$44,629.78 - $53,336.66 Annually

Location

3701 N. Sillect Ave., Bakersfield, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

10177

Department

DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
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Position Information

This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Department of Child Support Services.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

• Written Exam: will be conducted on November 20, 2026

Examination:

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicants knowledge of legal terminology and procedures; court procedures; office procedures, filing, and other relevant subjects.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.

Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, and one year of legal secretary training.

OR

Three years of clerical experience in a social service, criminal justice or legal setting.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Qualifying related work experience may include: preparation of motions, subpoenas, discoveries, or calendaring.

Additional Requirements:

Some positions may require:

• Possession and maintenance of a California Notary Public Commission

Please ensure all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates are attached with your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application or have any questions regarding this recruitment, you may contact Katie Barnett at barnettk@kerncounty.com.

Full Job Description: Legal Secretary

About Kern County

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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Additional Information

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern Countys recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Kern County Employee Benefits

• As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Retirement Program: Kern County Employees Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Social Security Administration:

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employees payroll warrants
• The County matches the employees 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)

01

I have completed 1 year of legal secretary training.

• Yes
• No

02

I have 3 years of clerical experience in a social service, criminal justice or legal setting.

• Yes
• No

03

If seeking to qualify with education, all applicable diploma(s) and/or transcripts must be attached with your application. I have submitted copies of all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates with my application. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in the rejection of application.)

• Yes
• No

04

I had an overall rating of Standard or better on my last performance appraisal. A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00.

• Yes
• No

05

I have successfully completed my initial 6 or 12 month probationary period as an employee of Kern County (temporary and extra help time is not qualifying). A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00

• Yes
• No

06

Have you for any reason separated from County employment (layoff, voluntary or involuntary resignation) and gained re-employment within the last six months? A "yes" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00 and County Ordinance 3.08.140 A & B.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this is a competitive examination. I agree that I will not discuss the content or nature of any component for this examination, in general or specific terms, with anyone until the examination process is completed for all candidates.

• Yes
• No

08

I understand the unauthorized disclosure of examination material is a violation of Civil Service Rules and can result in my disqualification, by the Civil Service Commission, from this examination and future examinations with the County of Kern.

• Yes
• No

09

I was appointed to my present classification and level on (Date):

Required Question

Employer Kern County

Address 1115 Truxtun Avenue First Floor

Bakersfield, California, 93301

Phone (661) 868-3480

Website http://www.kerncounty.com/hr