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California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office
Legal Secretary (Hybrid)
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A Legal Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures. Prepares documents such as subpoenas or summonses and assists with legal research. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal.
$64,080 / year median in California
-14% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Chancellor's Office Statement Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Legal Secretary (Hybrid) . The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Salary The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $91,140 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Work Arrangements Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Long Beach, California. Premium Benefits Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits Generous vacation plan 15 paid holidays a year Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members) Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) More details here: Comprehensive Benefits Package Classification Legal Secretary Position Information The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Legal Secretary (Hybrid) to work with four or more attorneys, and/or paralegals and the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff in the Office of General Counsel to provide a full range of support and administrative services. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, Office of General Counsel , the Legal Secretary (Hybrid) will perform duties as outlined below: Each legal secretary has responsibility for an office administrative specialty function
- e.g., technology issues, processing Title 5 changes, library management, legislation, contracts, etc.
- Prepare, format, proofread, and process legal pleadings, briefs, subpoenas, and other legal documents in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local court rules and procedures. Utilize Microsoft Word (including Styles) and Adobe Acrobat to create, bookmark, merge, and manage electronic documents; maintain court calendars; and perform electronic filing (e-filing) and service (e-service).
- Interacting statewide with court clerks, deposition, and attorney services.
- Preparing and processing all forms of communication within and outside of the California State University; this includes proofreading, formatting, and processing of documents.
- Opening and maintaining office files, both hard copy and electronic.
- Maintaining calendars, making travel arrangements, preparing travel requests and reimbursement, and other CSU administrative forms
- electronic and paper.
- Answering telephones and performing other office-related duties, including but not limited to filing, copying, scanning, indexing, and various other organizational tasks.
- Troubleshooting basic computer issues, telephone issues, printer issues and basic office repairs.
- Processing invoices, and membership dues, and running errands across multiple buildings.
Qualifications This position requires:
- Each legal secretary must type at a corrected rate of at least 55wpm, must be proficient with current computer platforms and software applications, including formatting legal pleadings/documents, must be able to generate tables of content and authorities in Microsoft Word, bookmark and combine documents in Adobe Acrobat, and must have California State/Federal law knowledge.
- 7+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary.
- High School diploma required. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using eCounsel/NetDocs/Deadline Assistant preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.