LEGAL SECRETARY Job at California Department of Social Services in Los Angeles

LEGAL SECRETARY

California Department of Social Services – Los Angeles County

Base pay range: $4,371.00 – $5,473.00 (A) and $4,591.00 – $5,748.00 (B). Minimum salary applies to new hires. Hybrid telework.
Permanent, full‑time position.

Job Description and Duties

The Legal Secretary independently and effectively supports two to four attorneys, including senior level staff. Responsibilities include:

• Type, edit, and format legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions, testimonials, and depositions.
• Proofread and prepare form letters, files, and e‑files.
• Serve legal pleadings in multiple jurisdictions (State, Federal, Appellate).
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars; schedule meetings and appointments, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Make travel arrangements and prepare travel expense claims.
• Assume special projects for attorneys on complex cases.
• Analyze and apply rules, regulations, statutes, and laws related to legal procedures for typing, processing, and serving documents.
• Work independently and collaboratively with other Legal Secretaries and Senior Legal Typists under the supervision of a Legal Support Supervisor I.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combined education, training, and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a legal secretarial or similar support role.
• Typing speed of at least 45 wpm with a current typing certificate issued within the last four years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Excellent organization, time‑management, and ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal case‑management software.
• Background investigation clearance required prior to hiring.

Special Requirements

• Background investigation clearance before hire.
• Current typing certificate (minimum 45 wpm) must be provided; if missing, it may be required at hire.
• Applicants must not submit confidential personal information (e.g., SSN, birth date, photos, student IDs, driver’s license numbers).

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full time
• Job function: Legal – Government Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.