Legal Tech Trainee

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Justice seeks to hire a Legal Tech Trainee (Office Technician – Typist) to join a "POD" of legal support personnel to support attorneys in the Correctional Law and Antitrust Sections. Supervised by the POD Legal Support Manager (Supervisor I), the Legal Tech Trainee will perform a variety of clerical tasks for the POD. The Legal Tech Trainee should have experience with programs and software to proficiently type, edit, store, retrieve, print and process documents. Key responsibilities include:

• Typing and editing correspondence
• Aiding with travel arrangements and expense claims
• Administering administrative tasks such as processing and tracking invoices, service authorizations, and Revolving Fund requests
• Preparing closed files by boxing and preparing labels for delivery to the Docketing Unit
• Assisting with trial prep such as labeling exhibits and binder prep
• Performing other clerical tasks

Working Conditions

Schedules are based on business needs and may be re-evaluated as Department needs change.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section).
• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-523230) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with all levels of staff, and ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Experience working in a law office and supporting attorneys (State DOJ a plus).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attendance record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint (SharePoint and Pro Law is a plus).
• Experience with processing invoices for review and payment.
• Experience with making travel arrangements and requests for reimbursement.