California Department of Justice is hiring: Legal Secretary/Senior Legal Typist

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.

Job Description And Duties

Are you interested in working for the State's largest law firm protecting and serving the people and interests of California? If so, we hope you consider applying for this exciting opportunity.

As members of a legal support secretarial team, the successful applicants will perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staffing the San Diego Office of the Attorney General.

Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Typing, editing, printing, processing, faxing and electronically sending correspondence, court forms, legal documents and pleadings (e.g., petitions, briefs, opinions, notices, motions)
• Using various department supported software such as Word, West-Check, Legal Solutions, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, ProLaw and other desktop technology tools and communication devices
• Ensuring all documents are prepared, proofread, copied and filed/served in accordance with legal requirements and deadlines
• Verify case/legal citation and quoted text
• Maintain a calendar of document due dates and court appearances
• Set up and close legal cases, prepare subpoenas, schedule depositions, make travel arrangements
• Screen, answer and take messages from callers in a professional manner
• Assist with overflow work as requested

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-496966

Position #(s):

• 420-037-1282-018
• 420-037-1282-076
• 420-037-1282-060
• 420-037-1282-080
• 420-037-1282-050
• 420-037-1282-024
• 420-037-1282-042
• 420-037-1282-XXX
• 420-037-1282-081

Working Title: Legal Secretary/Senior Legal Typist

Classification: LEGAL SECRETARY

Base Pay Range:

• Range A: $4,371.00 - $5,473.00
• Range B: $4,591.00 - $5,748.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

Senior Legal Typist:

• Range A: $3,689.00 - $4,623.00
• Range B: $4,127.00 - $5,159.00

# of Positions: 9

Work Location: San Diego County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

• Legal Secretaries in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Oakland, Sacramento, and Fresno qualify for "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM). The starting salary of Range A will be $5,060 and Range B $5,317. Employees may be eligible for a recruitment and retention pay differential based upon qualifying pay periods.
• Senior Legal Typists also qualify for a HAM in the above locations. The starting salary of Range A will be $4,315 and Range B $4,818. Employees may be eligible for a recruitment and retention pay differential based upon qualifying pay periods.
• This position is located in the Division of Operations, Legal Support Operations, San Diego.
• 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.
• Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov

Benefits of working for the State of California

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

Personal Leave Program

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Enforcement