Legal Secretary - San Francisco County, CA, United States - Department of Justice

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Description
Are you ready to be a part of the largest law firm in California? Are you motivated by the opportunity to receive professional legal career hands-on training?

  • As members of a legal support secretarial team, you will perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staff in the San Francisco Office of the Attorney General.
Those duties will include, but are not limited to:

Proficiently typing, editing, storing, retrieving, printing, processing, and electronically sending legal documents and pleadings using various department supported software such as: Word, Best Authority, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Prolaw and other desktop technology tools and communication devices.


  • Common responsibilities include:
Format and File/E-File legal documents with State and Federal Courts

  • Produce case cites utilizing Best Authority software
  • Ensure all documents are prepared, proofread, copied and filed/served in accordance with legal requirements, court rules and deadlines Comply with state and departmental rules and regulations and Office policies and practices
  • Compose letters and memoranda
  • Maintain a calendar of document due dates and court appearances Prepare subpoenas
  • Schedule court reporters for depositions Make travel arrangements
  • Assist with overflow work as requested
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

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

  • This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and inoffice work schedules.
  • If you are interested in maintaining a work/life balance, savings on transportation expenses and want work flexibility, this position may be for you
  • Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  • LEGAL SECRETARY

  • SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST
Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Position Details


Job Code #

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  • JC430631
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Position #(s)

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XXX
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Working Title

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Legal Secretary

Classification

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  • LEGAL SECRETARY
$4, $5,159.00 A
$4, $5,418.00 B
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Shall Consider

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SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST
- $3, $4,357.00 A
$3, $4,863.00 B


# of Positions

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  • Multiple
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Work Location

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  • San Francisco County
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Telework

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  • Hybrid
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Job Type

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  • Permanent, Full Time
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Work Shift

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  • Monday
  • Friday
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Work Week

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  • 8:00am 5:00pm
  • Department Information
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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 $4,770 and Range B $5,012. Employees may be eligible for a recruitment and retention pay differential based upon qualifying pay periods.

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Senior Legal Typists also qualify for a HAM in the above locations. The starting salary of Range A will be $4,067 and Range B $4,542. Employees may be eligible for a recruitment and retention pay differential based upon qualifying pay.

  • These positions are located in the Division of Operations, Legal Support Operations, San Francisco.
  • 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.
Special Requirements

  • A fingerprint check will be required.
  • Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 6/13/2024

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Who May Apply

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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How To Apply
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Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Justice

  • Attn: Mieke Roelstraete
-1300 I Street

  • Suite 820
  • Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
Department of Justice

  • Mieke Roelstraete
-1300 I Street

  • Suite 820
  • Sacramento, CA 95814
-08:00 AM - 05:00 PM


Required Application Package Documents

  • Resume is required and must be included.


Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications
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Benefits

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Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information


Hiring Unit Contact

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Mieke Roelstraete

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being sched

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