Docketing Clerk

California Department of Justice; California; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Flexible leave

Pension plan

Job stability

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PSLF program

Job summary

California Department of Justice in San Diego seeks a Docketing Clerk (Office Technician, Typing) for a 12-month limited-term appointment with potential permanent status. Under supervision, you will review 500 types of daily legal documents, assess urgency, and route items to the appropriate deputy.

The role requires data entry in ProLaw, familiarity with legal terminology, and regular communication with legal staff, court clerks, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Review 500 different types of daily incoming legal documents and assess urgency.
• Code and enter data in ProLaw with accuracy and thorough understanding of processing requirements.
• Communicate regularly with legal staff, court clerks, and opposing counsel to exchange docketing information.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Job Description And Duties

Important Information: This is a 12-month limited-term appointment with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Are you currently looking for an entry level position in a highly regarded department? Do you have the desire to gain insight knowledge and experience that may be applied in future promotional opportunities? If so, then this might be the position for you. The Department of Justice Legal Support Operations is currently seeking well rounded, friendly individuals to fill our Office Technician (Typing) position.

Under the general supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor for the Docketing Unit, the Docketing Technician will perform duties of a complex and responsible nature, exercise a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks including, but not limited to; directly and independently reviewing 500 different types of daily incoming legal documents. The scope of the documents include the full range of plaintiff and defendant motions for appeal including writs, appeals, complaints, orders, answers, stays, etc. The Docketing Technician must assess the urgency of each document and ensure it is referred to the assigned deputy for action, as well as identify situations where deadlines established by the various courts may not be met.

This job includes independently evaluating the documents, determining appropriate actions and accurately coding and entering the data in ProLaw. Entry of data requires a thorough understanding of the processing requirements of ProLaw. In addition, detailed knowledge of the judiciary process and general knowledge of legal terminology is required. Regular communication with legal staff, and other departmental staff, court clerks, and opposing counsel to exchange and obtain information regarding docketing of cases. Lifting boxes up to 40 lbs. may be required.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537048

Position #(s): 420-037-1139-XXX

Working Title Docketing Clerk

Classification OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST

$3,689.00 - $4,623.00 A

$4,127.00 - $5,159.00 B

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: San Diego County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Legal Support Services, Legal Support Operations, San Diego.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification . For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights , your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations .
• For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• 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!