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THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR POSITIONS IN LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO.

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 opportunity. As members of a legal support secretarial team, the successful applicants will perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staff for the California Department of Justice.

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

This opportunity would be perfect for individuals interested in a career which provides for upward mobility with extensive training, as well as the chance to work in a variety of legal fields such as, but not limited to, civil law, criminal law, and public rights.

Minimum Qualifications:

Legal Secretary:

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.

Senior Legal Typist:

One year of experience in typing and clerical work, at least six months of which shall have been in work of a legal nature requiring the preparation of legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, motions, depositions, and various legal notices and forms, OR
Completion of a certificated legal secretarial program.

Salary:

Legal Secretary Classification ($4,913- $5,581/month).

Senior Legal Typist Classification ($4,189 -$4,488/month).

Benefits of working for the State of California:

Work-life balance (40 hours/week)
11 paid holidays
Flexible paid leave options
Consistent wage increases
Pension retirement
Job Stability
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness
And more!

California Department of Justice jobs

Legal Secretary