Office Technician (Typing) - Mailroom

California Department of Justice; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Work-life balance

Job summary

California Department of Justice is seeking an Office Technician (Typing) in the Mailroom for the Alameda County location. This permanent, full-time role supports legal support operations by handling mail distribution, courier mail, and court filings, with a standard 8:00 am–5:00 pm schedule.

New state employees start at the minimum salary of the classification; salary ranges from $3,829 to $4,794 per month, with benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, pension, and PSLF.

Responsibilities

• Distributes incoming mail, collecting outgoing mail, affixing postage and depositing mail at correct sites.
• Processes all courier mail from other Attorney General's Offices statewide.
• Performs office mail deliveries and inside mail runs.
• Familiar with USPS rules and regulations such as special postage rates, certified mail, and registered mail.

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 - Business Services Unit is currently seeking a well-rounded, friendly individual to fill our Office Technician (Typing) position.

Job Description And Duties

As a member of a legal support team, the Technician performs complex and technical duties in the mail room of the Office of the Attorney General. Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I and the immediate supervision of a Business Services Officer, the Technician must be able to effectively carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision, display independence, work in a team environment, possess strong communication skills and work well under pressure to meet short deadlines. Distributes incoming mail, collecting outgoing mail, affixing postage and depositing mail at correct sites. Processes all courier mail from other Attorney General's Offices statewide. Performs office mail deliveries and inside mail runs. Familiar with current U.S. Postal Service rules and regulations such as special postage rates, certified mail, registered mail and various other courier and messenger service functions. Processes legal documents received during the outside court runs to the Oakland U.S. District Court as well as other departments and agencies. Assists the BSO with contacting vendors regarding issues with the various mail equipment or may contact the U.S. Post Office to resolve problems or concerns. All duties are performed independently with minimal supervision.

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

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-531419

Position #(s)

420-032-1139-901

Working Title

Office Technician (Typing) - Mailroom

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.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Alameda County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

• The position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Business Unit, Oakland.
• 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!