California Department of Justice
Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist
California Department of Justice, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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Base pay range 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 Sacramento 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
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-502935
Position #(s): 420‑031‑1282‑098, 420‑031‑1282‑901, 420‑031‑1282‑022, 420‑031‑1282‑115, 420‑031‑1282‑166, 420‑031‑1282‑099, 420‑031‑1282‑110, 420‑031‑1282‑043, 420‑031‑1282‑150, 420‑031‑1282‑096, 420‑031‑1282‑065, 420‑031‑1282‑055
Working Title: Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist
Classification: LEGAL SECRETARY
Salary Range:
$4,371.00 – $5,473.00 (A)
$4,591.00 – $5,748.00 (B)
Shall Consider: SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST
$3,689.00 – $4,623.00 (A)
$4,127.00 – $5,159.00 (B)
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Work Week: Monday – Friday
Department Information
This position is located in the Division of Operations, Legal Support Operations, Sacramento.
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.
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 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.
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!
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Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist
role at
California Department of Justice
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the
Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist
role at
California Department of Justice
California Department of Justice provided pay range This range is provided by California Department of Justice. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range 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 Sacramento 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
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-502935
Position #(s): 420‑031‑1282‑098, 420‑031‑1282‑901, 420‑031‑1282‑022, 420‑031‑1282‑115, 420‑031‑1282‑166, 420‑031‑1282‑099, 420‑031‑1282‑110, 420‑031‑1282‑043, 420‑031‑1282‑150, 420‑031‑1282‑096, 420‑031‑1282‑065, 420‑031‑1282‑055
Working Title: Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist
Classification: LEGAL SECRETARY
Salary Range:
$4,371.00 – $5,473.00 (A)
$4,591.00 – $5,748.00 (B)
Shall Consider: SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST
$3,689.00 – $4,623.00 (A)
$4,127.00 – $5,159.00 (B)
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Work Week: Monday – Friday
Department Information
This position is located in the Division of Operations, Legal Support Operations, Sacramento.
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.
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 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.
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!
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Department of Justice by 2x
Get notified about new Senior Legal Secretary jobs in
Sacramento, CA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr