Legal Secretary Job at State of California in California
State of California, California, MO, United States, 65018
Overview
Under general supervision of a Legal Support Supervisor I or Staff Services Manager I, the Legal Secretary provides secretarial support in a fast‑paced legal office of the Legal Division. The Los Angeles Legal Office is staffed with attorneys handling litigation and house counsel matters, investigators, paralegals, and administrative staff in the following major specialties of law: Tort, Construction Arbitration, Environmental, Contracts, Employment, Eminent Domain, Inverse Condemnation, other Real Property, legal opinions, and administrative matters.
Responsibilities
Provide clerical support to attorneys and professional staff. Assist with case file preparation, drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, and transcribing dictation. Type 45 WPM and operate office equipment. Work well under pressure, meet short deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment. May be required to sit for extended periods of time and stand for long periods of time while photocopying and assembling documents.
Minimum Qualifications
- Legal Secretary duties performed in the Legal Division.
- Valid typing certification of 45 WPM issued within the past four years.
- California state examination eligibility (eligible for the Legal Secretary exam).
- College degree or three years of related experience (minimum).
Application Instructions
Complete the State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) and submit all required documents electronically through CalCareers at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for the position.
Contact Information
Joanne Kyles
(213) 687‑6000
joanne.kyles@dot.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex and sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must be requested at the time the interview is scheduled. Contact the EEO Office for additional information.