LEGAL SECRETARY

Legal Secretary/Senior Legal Typist Department of Justice

JC-518616

•Legal Secretary/Senior Legal Typist

LEGAL SECRETARY

$4,371.00•$5,748.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

6/19/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) 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 You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and in-office work schedules; however, new Legal Secretaries and Sr. Legal Typists will be required to be in-person for the duration of their first probationary period and assessed thereafter to participate in a hybrid/telework schedule. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

LEGAL SECRETARY

SENIOR

LEGAL TYPIST

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518616

Position #(s): 420-031-1282-XXX

Working Title:

Legal Secretary/Senior 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:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8am to 5pm

Work Week:

Monday-Friday Department Information These positions are located in the Division of Administrative Services, 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 periods. 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 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 Special Requirements A fingerprint check will be required. Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-518616) 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. Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

6/19/2026