LEGAL SECRETARY

Job Posting: Enforcement and Legal Office Support – Legal Secretary (Permanent, Full‑Time, Hybrid, Sacramento location) Salary: $4,371.00 – $5,748.00 per month. Responsibilities The Legal Secretary independently and effectively supports two to four attorneys, including senior level staff. The duties include typing, editing, and formatting complex legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions, testimonials, and depositions; proofreading and preparing form letters, files, and e‑files; serving legal pleadings in multiple jurisdictions (State, Federal, and Appellate courts); maintaining attorney calendars; scheduling meetings and appointments, often with high‑level executive staff; resolving scheduling conflicts; arranging travel and preparing expense claims; and undertaking special projects for attorneys on complex cases. The role requires understanding technical and legal terminology across diverse disciplines, and applying rules, regulations, statutes, and laws related to legal procedures. Minimum Qualifications Current typing certificate issued within the past four years verifying a minimum of 45 wpm. Excellent command of written English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Ability to read and comprehend legal material; follow verbal and written instructions. Strong communication skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Capacity to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and maintain excellent attendance and reliability. Background investigation clearance required prior to hire. Benefits Medical coverage, dental, and vision. CalPERS pension upon retirement. Two weeks paid vacation per year. Two weeks paid sick leave per year. Two paid Professional Development Days. One paid Personal Holiday. Pre‑tax parking fee program. Public transit pass discount and reimbursement up to IRS monthly limits. Vanpool reimbursement up to IRS monthly limits. 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 (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Contact Information EEO Office – View phone number on click.appcast.io – View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr