Legal Secretary

Job Description And Duties Come to a place that values integrity, professional development, and a team atmosphere. Cal/OSHA’s Legal Unit is looking for talented, independent, and creative individuals to serve as a Legal Secretary in either our Oakland or San Francisco office. Under the general supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor I, the Legal Secretary will effectively work for two to four attorneys and will perform the following duties for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Division or DOSH or Cal/OSHA) Legal Unit attorneys and/or Bureau of Investigations (BOI) special investigators in all fora including administrative, state and federal trial courts and state and federal courts of appeal at all levels. The Legal Secretary assists Legal Unit and BOI staff in a variety of substantive areas, including, but not limited to, proceedings before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (OSHAB), matters before the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board and the Office of Administrative Law, proceedings in state and federal court at all levels as well as any other litigation that may arise involving the Division, and any internal Division, Departmental, or Agency matters. Will also consider Senior Legal Typist There is one (1) position that may be filled in either Oakland or San Francisco. To be considered for this Legal Secretary job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, the exam bulletin for the Legal Secretary can be accessed at The exam bulletin for the Senior Legal Typist can be accessed at Duty Statement Working Conditions This job is located at: Division of Occupational Safety and HealthLegal/Bureau of Investigations -Oakland Office. 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1901, Oakland, CA 94612 This is a full-time position headquartered in our legal San Francisco office. The office is in a high rise building with both artificial and natural lighting. In addition, the incumbent works in a typical office setting with an interior workstation in a smoke‑free environment. While performing assigned duties, the Legal Secretary may be required to walk for extended periods of time to assist team members and professional staff. The incumbent may also be required to work extensively on computers, scanners, copiers, telephones, faxes, and/or shredders as necessary for processing work, drafting email communication, and other purposes. The incumbent must have the ability to move and transport up to 20 pounds. The incumbent should also be able and willing to telework. This position may also require in‑state travel locally in Northern California for meetings and training and as determined according to the needs of DOSH. Per executive order N-22-25 signed by Governor Newsom, staff are expected to return to office four days per week starting July 1, 2026. Special Requirements This position requires the incumbent to perform sustained typing of at least 45 words per minute. A typing certification is required when applicants apply for State civil service clerical positions. The specific typing requirement will be noted in the Class Specification. Typing Certification Requirements: Resume (required): Please include all relevant experience and tasks performed that align with the duty statement. Please include a description of your knowledge and experience using different computer software programs and systems in your Resume. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Final Filing Date: 9/4/2026 Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. 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. Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Industrial Relations