Public Defender Legal Processing Supervisor I/II/III

THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the County of Ventura Public Defender is to ensure equal justice for our clients by providing exceptional legal representation. Our office recognizes the value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to the professional development of every employee on every team so they, in turn, can help each of our clients achieve the best outcome in their case. Our clients are a diverse community, as well, and many suffer from negative social impacts of systemic racism. We honor the inherent dignity in every client by fighting for their rights. We are holistic and take the time to find out how we can help – both inside and outside the courtroom. Our staff includes experts in litigation and trial advocacy, as well as professionals who can help people address mental health and substance use disorder issues. We represent each client at all stages of their case, and our practice areas include Misdemeanor and Felony trial teams, Immigration, Writs and Appeals, Juvenile, and Mental Health, plus a number of specialty courts, including Conservatorship and Homeless Courts. Our office partners with community-based organizations in post-conviction litigation to clear records so our clients can avoid the stigma of a criminal conviction and find jobs. By helping people gain employment and reenter their communities, we enhance public safety and demonstrate our dedication to this community.

THE POSITION
Under direction, plans, organizes and supervises assigned clerical support staff which involves highly technical and specialized journey or advanced journey level clerical work.  

Distinguishing Characteristics:
At each successive level, the incumbents are expected to demonstrate greater initiative, self-direction, independent judgement and conflict resolution than the preceding classification.

The Clerical Supervisor I plans, organizes, supervises and performs specialized clerical and technical work. This level serves as a working supervisor of an organizational unit.  The work is characterized by the mix of journey/advanced journey level activities and supervisory responsibility over the assigned unit.

The Clerical Supervisor II is the journey level classification in this job series. Incumbents plan, organize and supervise the specialized clerical and technical work of one clerical operation or support services unit. 

The Clerical Supervisor III is the advanced journey level classification in this job series.  Incumbents plan, organize and supervise the specialized clerical and technical work of multiple work units.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Possess the knowledge and computer skills necessary to assist with developing and maintaining a database.
• Excellent organizational skills.

PAYROLL TITLES AND ANNUAL SALARIES
Clerical Supervisor I:  $50,450.87 - $70,604.50
Clerical Supervisor II:  $55,478.37 - $77,679.83
Clerical Supervisor III:  $61,110.86 - $85,598.94 

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE
Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s. or Master’s degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
 
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill existing and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra Help positions for this and similar vacancies within the Public Defender's Office.  It is anticipated that two (2) Regular vacancies will be filled in July 2026, contingent upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.    

The Clerical Supervisor I, II and III are represented by Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 
Opening Date:  Friday, May 8, 2026
Closing Date:  Continuous and may close at any time
(Previously: Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm)
Application Review Complete:  Week of May 18, 2026, and on a weekly basis thereafter