Legal Secretary/Senior Legal Typist

Are you interested in working for the State's largest law firm protecting and serving the people and interests of California? If so, we hope you consider applying for this exciting opportunity. As members of a legal support secretarial team, the successful applicants will perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staffing the San Diego Office of the Attorney General. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Typing, editing, printing, processing, faxing and electronically sending correspondence, court forms, legal documents and pleadings (e.g., petitions, briefs, opinions, notices, motions) Using various department supported software such as Word, West-Check, Legal Solutions, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, ProLaw and other desktop technology tools and communication devices Ensuring all documents are prepared, proofread, copied and filed/served in accordance with legal requirements and deadlines Verify case/legal citation and quoted text Maintain a calendar of document due dates and court appearances Set up and close legal cases, prepare subpoenas, schedule depositions, make travel arrangements Screen, answer and take messages from callers in a professional manner Assist with overflow work as requested You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

LEGAL SECRETARY

SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Candidates interested in a career which provides for upward mobility with extensive training, as well as the chance to work in a variety of legal fields such as, but not limited to, civil law, criminal law, and public rights. The most successful candidates will have good computer skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment; work cooperatively and tactfully with staff and management; demonstrate initiative and willingness to assume increased responsibility; ability to write and communicate effectively; use tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues; and excellent organizational skills. Ability to demonstrate good attendance and punctuality. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California