Docketing Technician

California Department of Justice; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Job stability

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

California Department of Justice in San Francisco is seeking a Docketing Technician (Office Technician typing) to review daily legal documents, assess urgency, and route them to the appropriate deputy for action. You will code and enter data in ProLaw, rely on an understanding of judiciary processes and legal terminology, and communicate with legal staff, court clerks, and opposing counsel.

This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role with typical hours 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, in San

Qualifications

• Knowledge of judiciary process and legal terminology.
• Ability to review and classify daily incoming legal documents.
• Regular communication with legal staff, court clerks, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Review a variety of daily incoming legal documents and assess urgency.
• Direct and independently refer documents to the assigned deputy for action.
• Code and enter data in ProLaw with an understanding of processing requirements.
• Communicate with legal staff and others to obtain docketing information.
• Lift boxes up to 25 lbs when required.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

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 a well rounded, friendly individuals to fill our Office Technician (Typing) position. Under the 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 a variety 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 Pro Law. 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 25 lbs. may be required. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536135

Position #(s): 420-033-1139-XXX

Working Title

Docketing Technician

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

1

Work Location

San Francisco County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8:00 am - 5:00pm

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services Legal Support Operations, Docketing Unit – San Francisco
• 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.
• P lease note that all new-to State employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum salary of Range A (whichever is applicable), unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 285 . For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information 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!