LEGAL SECRETARY

$4,371.00 - $5,920.00 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: 6/26/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (using your CalCareer account) or by mail drop‑off. Under the general supervision of the Office Manager (Supervisor I), the Legal Secretary will provide secretarial support in a fast‑paced legal office within the Legal Division. The office includes litigation, house counsel, investigative, paralegal, and administrative staff focusing on Tort, Construction Arbitration, Environmental, Contracts, Employment, Real Property, and other legal specialties. Each Legal Secretary typically supports two to four attorneys but may provide clerical support to other professional staff and assist with overflow work. Minimum Requirements Legal Secretary classification Salary range: $4,371.00 - $5,920.00 per month Eligibility determined by Legal Secretary exam score; must be on the state examination list Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of technical legal terms and formatting requirements of legal documents and forms Experience using legal resources, including library references, databases, and Internet research tools Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and understanding of equipment and operating system requirements Working knowledge of litigation, rules of discovery, electronic discovery, and e‑filings Valid typing certification of 45 WPM Benefits Click here to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr