Legal Secretary/Senior Legal Typist

Duties

• Typing, editing, printing, processing, faxing and electronically sending correspondence, court forms, legal documents and pleadings
• 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
• Maintaining a calendar of document due dates and court appearances
• Scheduling legal cases, preparing subpoenas, scheduling depositions, making travel arrangements
• Screens, answers and takes messages from callers in a professional manner
• Affords overflow work as requested

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-520177
Position #(s): 420-032-1282-035 420-032-1282-036 420-032-1282-023
Working Title: Legal Secretary/Senior Legal Typist
Classification: LEGAL SECRETARY
Pay Ranges: $4,371.00 - $5,473.00 A $4,591.00 - $5,748.00 B
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 $3,689.00 - $4,623.00 A $4,127.00 - $5,159.00 B
Number of Positions: 3
Work Location: Alameda 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 Administrative Services, Legal Support Operations, Oakland.
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
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
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!