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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The legal transcriber's office has window access to the entry lobby. The duties include but are not limited to preparing legal documents, transcribing from audio tapes or hand written drafts, creating various legal documents such as writs and motions, maintaining client files, data entry, as well as filing and reception duties.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Riverside County Public Defender evaluate the need for an additional full or part time legal transcriber or office assistant to augment the staff of the Blythe Public Defender's Office.
F2
An office assistant could do some of the above duties. An office assistant salary range is $8.56 to $13.38 per hour. A legal transcriber salary range is $11.55 to $18.19 per hour.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Department of Facilities Management investigate possible options for the use of the vacant offices in the Blythe public defender's suite by other county services.
F3
When the legal transcriber is out of the office and the deputy public defender is in court the office is closed. During these times no one is available to answer phones, assist clients and visitors.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
There are five vacant offices in the suite housing the deputy public defender's office. These offices are equal in size and quality to those currently occupied by ( the deputy public defender and staff. 7
No recommendations for this finding
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