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Under close supervision, performs a variety of entry-level clerical work in the City Attorney’s Office; including
work processing, process payments/invoices, preparing subpoenas, checking the court docket, file management;
and performs other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of typical duties assigned to this classification. The duties included on this list are
examples and not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

• Answers telephones and greets customers at public counters; may respond to routine inquiries

about department procedures.

• Assists customers with routine departmental transactions.
• Performs routine typing, data entry and record keeping.
• Sorts and prepares incoming and outgoing department mail.
• Makes copies and collates materials for distribution.
• Prepares and maintains department files.
• Prepares subpoenas.
• Process purchase orders and accounting invoices/payments pursuant to department budget.
• Checks the Court docket through Trial Court Information System (TCIS) regarding status of

criminal cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from High School (or GED equivalent).
• One (1) year of clerical experience working in a City Attorney’s office preparing subpoenas,

processing purchase orders and accounting invoices/payments, and checking court dockets.

Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently drive to specific locations; works
outdoors and within office setting. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel and
use arms, legs and back to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position also requires the
ability to sit for up to three (3) hours at a time. Will use arms to reach and carry and use hands to operate,
finger, handle objects and controls. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
A complete City application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for any
open position and must be filled out completely, showing clearly that the minimum qualifications are met.
Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education & training in relation to the
requirements of the position,* however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment*
application. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration.

The City’s employment application is located at www.cityofhawthorne.org. Please complete all the required
information as provided on the form. Do not alter the application.

City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other
Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Human
Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 with any questions regarding this recruitment.
Note: Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via
email. Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders.

All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the level
and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is subject to
verification.

TESTING & SELECTION PROCESS

All properly completed applications will be reviewed and only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited
to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include a supplemental questionnaire, a
written test, a performance test, and/or an oral interview to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training, and
experience. An applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the testing and selection process must
inform the City of Hawthorne Human Resources Department at (310) 349- 2950 at least seventy-two (72)
hours in advance of the established testing date.

Applicants completing selection testing with acceptable results will qualify to have their name placed on an
Eligibility List. The Eligibility List will be considered by the hiring authority to fill current and future vacancies for
the position.

V ET ERANS’ PREFERENCE CREDIT

The City of Hawthorne provides Veterans’ Preference Credit to qualified candidates who are successful in the
examination process. To be eligible for this preference, a legible copy of DD214 upon application filing with the
Hawthorne Human Resources Department is required.

*COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
*

City employee may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and
retirement plans, health programs, educational reimbursement and other benefits listed in the Hawthorne
Municipal Employee Association (HMEA) Memorandum of Understanding. Benefits may change due to
employer-employee negotiations.

Eligible City employees will participate in a defined benefit retirement plan administered by California Public
Employees’ Retirement System (CalPers).

For additional details, refer to the City’s website: www.cityofhawthorne.org under MOUs & Salary Schedules.

*EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
*

The City of Hawthorne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
providing all individuals equal opportunity in employment regardless of age, sex, race, national origin, religion,
color, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or service as
a military veteran. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE CITY
Proudly Serving the Community for over 80 Years!
Incorporated in 1922, the City of Hawthorne currently has a population of nearly 87,000 within a six square mile
area. Ideally located near the Los Angeles International Airport, connected by rail to the Port of Los Angeles and
downtown Los Angeles, and surrounded by the San Diego (I-405), Harbor (I-110), and Glenn M. Anderson (I-
105) Freeways, the City of Hawthorne could easily be termed the "Hub of the South Bay." By virtue of its location,
Hawthorne affords easy, quick access to all that Southern California offers; culture, sports, entertainment,
mountains, and beaches. Temperatures in the area are always among the most pleasant in the Los Angeles
basin. The City of Hawthorne possesses a shared vision towards the future to create a great city and build an
economy, which supports the community's desire for a high quality of life.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED CONTRACT OR GUARANTEE OF EMPLOYMENT. ANY OF THE PROVISIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Location: 4455 W. 126th Street,Hawthorne,CA 90250, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,341.00 - $4,810.00 per month