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California Department of Justice

Legal Secretary/Senior Legal Typist

California Department of Justice, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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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

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