Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist

Job Description And Duties Are you ready to be a part of the largest law firm in California? Are you motivated by the opportunity to receive professional hands-on training? As members of a legal support secretarial team, you will perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staff in the Fresno Office of the Attorney General. Those duties will include, but are not limited to: 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 cities 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 reports for depositions Make travel arrangements Assist with overflow work as requested You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Position Details Job Code #: JC-534784 Position #(s): 420-034-1282-018 Working Title Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist Classification LEGAL SECRETARY $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 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Fresno County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time Work Shift 8am to 5pm Work Week Monday to 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. This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services Legal Support Operations - Fresno.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 this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 405 for Legal Secretary and Alternate Range Criteria 230 for Sr. Legal Typist. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information 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!