Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in San Jose, CA at Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Full Job Description
VTA is seeking a dynamic legal secretary with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with a working knowledge of state and federal civil procedures and rules. They will have experience with civil litigation and trial preparation.
About VTA
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County’s authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused, innovative, and environmentally responsible transportation options promoting the region’s vitality. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services and participates as a funding partner in regional rail services, including Caltrain, Capital Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express.
To learn more, go to: vta.org
About the Division
The Office of the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer is responsible for executive oversight of the Office of the Board Secretary, which provides VTA Board and Committee support including preparation of meeting agendas and minutes, distributing and responding to Board correspondence, developing and maintaining relationships with Board and committee members and VTA constituencies, and providing support services to the Board of Directors.
Our Community
Santa Clara County, sometimes referred to as “Silicon Valley”, is unique for its innovation, natural attractions, and social diversity. With numerous amenities and perfect weather, it has long been considered one of the best places in the United States to live and work. calendar of festivals and celebrations supports the community spirit. Nearby open space provides easy access to mountain parks, trails, lakes, streams, and beautiful coastal beaches. San José has received accolades for its vibrant neighborhoods, healthy lifestyle, and diverse attractions from national media, including Business Week and Money magazines.
The county’s population of 1.9 million is the largest in Northern California and is rich in ethnic culture and diversity. Enjoy access and the option to explore our closely neighboring counties of San Francisco and Alameda.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with a working knowledge of state and federal civil procedures and rules. They will have experience with civil litigation and trial preparation. As well as qualities listed below in
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Definition
Under minimal direction, to perform legal secretarial duties of considerable difficulty and variety, to transcribe and prepare legal documents, to abstract information, and to perform a variety of responsible duties in support of County Attorneys.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the highest non-supervisory level in the Legal Secretary series. In…
Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Location: San Jose, CA
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