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California Department of Justice · 2 hours ago

Legal Secretary

positionSan Francisco County, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$4,371/mo - $5,473/mo

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their legal support team in San Francisco. The role involves performing legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys, including typing and processing legal documents, formatting and filing documents with courts, and maintaining calendars for document due dates and court appearances.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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
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

Qualification

Legal document preparationProlawBest AuthorityAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft OutlookWordCalendar managementProofreadingCommunication skills

Required

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
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

Benefits

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!

Company

California Department of Justice

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California Department of Justice is a non profit Law Enforcement agency.
location
Sacramento, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.oag.ca.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Hamid Formoli
Founder/Co-Chair-Middle Eastern and South Asian Employee Advisory Committee
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Weslee Howell
Organization Development Partner - Office of Human Resources
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