Legal Secretary – Hybrid, Scheduling & Docs Expert

State of California

California

Hybrid

USD 49,000 - 64,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

CalPERS pension upon retirement

Two weeks paid vacation per year

Two weeks paid sick leave per year

Two paid Professional Development Days

Public transit advantages

Job summary

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Legal Division is hiring two permanent full-time Legal Secretary positions in the Legal Operations Branch. The roles are based in Sacramento and report to a Legal Support Supervisor I in LPPSU.

Responsibilities include calendar management, filing, hearing prep, and assisting attorneys with various legal documents. Candidates must meet the minimum requirements, may work in a hybrid arrangement, and must be authorized to work in the United States

Qualifications

Typing speed of a minimum 45 wpm is required.
Strong proofreading, editing, and organizational skills.
Proficient in written and verbal communication with the public and staff.
Experience using databases to log and track data.

Responsibilities

Maintain calendar and schedule for policy management and attorneys.
Process and file legal documents in multiple jurisdictions.
Provide support to legal analysts and attorneys with hearing preparation.
Typing, formatting, proofreading, and processing a wide variety of legal documents.
Use electronic databases to log and track assignments.