California Department of Justice is hiring: Legal Secretary in Sacramento

California Department of Justice Pay Range

This range is provided by California Department of Justice. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

Job Description And Duties

Job Description

Join our dynamic team of criminal prosecutors and legal staff in our Sacramento Office protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities and to safeguarding our state’s healthcare programs! The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse investigates and prosecutes complex criminal cases in state courts, including (1) fraud committed against the Medi-Cal programs by providers, such as licensed physicians, pharmacists, and nurses and others, and (2) criminal abuse and neglect of elder and dependent adults in nursing homes and other residential care facilities. We are looking for you if you are a team-oriented, well-organized self-starter seeking to serve justice for your fellow Californians.

Under the supervision of the Supervising Deputy Attorney General, the Legal Secretary performs legal secretarial duties in support of the Sacramento Office’s legal team. The Legal Secretary adheres to office procedures, ensures all legal documents are skillfully drafted, proofread, formatted, and files and serves said documents in accordance with legal requirements and court deadlines. At the Sacramento Office, the Legal Secretary maintains internal databases and systems and organizes voluminous case files complying with federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as office policies and practices. The Legal Secretary drafts, reviews, and processes office correspondence, maintains office calendars, and processes subpoenas and travel.

Job Details

• Job Code #: JC-494927
• Position #: 423-652-1282-007
• Working Title: Legal Secretary
• Classification: LEGAL SECRETARY
• Salary Range A: $4,371.00 - $5,473.00
• Salary Range B: $4,591.00 - $5,748.00
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Telework / Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift: Day
• Work Week: Monday-Friday

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a private law firm, corporate law office, or a legal program in a governmental agency performing a full range of legal secretarial duties, which requires the preparation of legal documents for filing and service
• OR Completion of a certificated legal secretarial program and one year of experience.

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Additional Information

Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. To access the Legal Secretary Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE. Additional exams and information can be found at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams. Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility. For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Government Administration