Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist

Are you ready to be a part of the largest law firm in California? Are you motivated by the opportunity to receive professional legal career hands-on training? As members of a legal support legal secretarial team, you will perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staff in the San Francisco Office of the Attorney General. Those duties will include, but are not limited to: Proficiently 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 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

LEGAL SECRETARY SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Candidates interested in a career which provides for upward mobility with extensive training, as well as the chance to work in a variety of legal fields such as, but not limited to, civil law, criminal law, and public rights. The most successful candidates will have: Good computer skills Ability to work independently or in a team environment Ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with staff and management Ability to demonstrate initiative and willingness to assume increased responsibility Ability to write and communicate effectively Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues Excellent organizational skills Ability to demonstrate good attendance and punctuality