Administrative Judicial Legal Assistant
If you enjoy taking part in legal administrative and clerical support under unique and complex circumstances and can type at a speed of 45 words per minute, the Senior Legal Typist (SLT) position with the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) may be for you. The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims and provides services to assist in resolving disputes with claims for workers' compensation benefits.
Responsibilities
- Independently prepare legal correspondence.
- Review and process legal documents such as case openings, pleadings, and other correspondence.
- Assist parties and litigants with inquiries and updates in person, by telephone, or email.
- Transcribe dictation from a dictating machine for reports, decisions, or orders.
Requirements
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Typing certificate of 45 words per minute.
- Ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively, follow directions, analyze situations, and take effective action using good judgment in decision making.
- Ability to manage time and resources effectively and be responsive to management needs.
- To be considered for this position, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
Working Conditions
This position is located at 455 Golden Gate Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102-7014. The office and court are in a modern high-rise building containing a cafeteria and non-subsidized childcare, close to BART and MUNI, within walking distance of Union Square, Hayes Valley shops and restaurants, and the Twitter Building with several healthy take-out restaurant choices.
- Smoke-free DWC office under LED lighting and controlled temperature.
- Quiet to moderate noise levels.
- Equipped with cubicles, computers, and other office equipment.
- Hybrid work schedule in accordance with DIR’s telework policy.