What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at California Department of Justice?
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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 staff in the Los Angeles 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
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.
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.
Salary:
Legal Secretary Classification ($4,631 - $5,010/month).
Senior Legal Typist Classification ($3,949-$4,429/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!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,949.00 - $5,010.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90013: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Legal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person