LEGAL SECRETARY

State of California; California; On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice in Fresno is seeking a Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist to support multiple attorneys. Primary tasks include typing, editing, storing and sending legal documents, and handling pleadings using Word, Best Authority, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Prolaw.

The ideal candidate will format and file documents with State and Federal Courts, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines while complying with applicable rules and departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Typing, editing, storing and retrieving legal documents in a timely manner.
• Ability to file/e-file with courts according to rules and deadlines.
• Attention to deadlines and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Format and File/ E-File legal documents with State and Federal Courts
• Produce case cities utilizing Best Authority software
• Ensure all documents are prepared, proofread, copied and filed/served in accordance with legal requirements, court rules and deadlines.
• Comply with state and departmental rules and regulations and Office policies

Skills

Typing

Editing

Filing

Proofreading

Communication

Tools

Word

Best Authority

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Prolaw

Job description

Job Posting:Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist

Department of Justice

JC-534784 -

JC-534784 - Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist
LEGAL SECRETARY

$4,371.00 - $5,748.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/4/2026

Are you ready to be a part of the largest law firm in California? Are you motivated by theopportunity to receive professional hands-on training? As members of a legal support secretarialteam, you will perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staff in the Fresno Office of the Attorney General. Those duties will include, but are not limited to: Typing, editing, storing, retrieving, printing, processing, and electronically sending legaldocuments and pleadings. Using various department supported software such as: Word, Best Authority,Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Prolaw and other desktop technology tools and communicationdevices.

• Format and File/ E-File legal documents with State and Federal Courts
• Produce case cities utilizing Best Authority software
• Ensure all documents are prepared, proofread, copied and filed/served in accordance with legalrequirements, court rules and deadlines.
• Comply with state and departmental rules and regulations and Office policies