Legal Support Technician

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 individual to fill our Office Technician (Typing) position.

Under the direct supervision of a Legal Support Supervisor I, the Office Technician (Typing) (OT(T)) independently performs a wide variety of clerical and administrative duties that support and provide assistance to the secretarial team(s). Those duties will include, but are not limited to, proficiently typing, editing, storing, retrieving, printing, processing, faxing and electronically sending correspondence using various department-supported software such as Word, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, ProLaw and other desktop technology tools and communication devices. The OT(T) will establish and maintain an efficient system for filing correspondence and pleadings; maintain a professional and organized work area; transcribe machine dictation; comply with state and departmental rules and regulations and office policies and practices; process mail; set up and close legal cases. The OT(T) will make travel arrangements and assist with overflow work as requested. The OT(T) may maintain the Executive reception desk, and the public reception desk that services the entire office using a high degree of independent tdecision making, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact and professional communication skills. The OT(T) will also answer incoming phone calls, provide information on State government agency services and programs, direct callers to appropriate staff, take detailed and accurate messages, or take other action appropriately. In addition, the OT(T) may be tasked to provide coverage as necessary to other units to ensure the smooth running of the legal office and provide clerical and administrative assistance to professional and/or attorney staff, legal secretaries, and legal support supervisors. The OT(T) will also operate office equipment such as a multi-function copier, scanner, binding, and finishing machine, create accurate indexes of complex case files, and set up and close case files.

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

Salary

• $3,829 - $4,794/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to take initiative and action
• Ability to prioritize work
• Knowledge of department policies
• Knowledge of complex office/administrative practices
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully
• Ability to follow oral and written direction
• Ability to exercise good judgement
• Ability to effectively and efficiently carry out assigned tasks independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent work habits, dependability and flexibility
• Ability to be discrete with confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to maintain good attendance

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Operations- Teams Support, San Francisco.
• Please note for current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter is that is the basis of their eligibility.
• Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information at www.oag.ca.gov .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-488284) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/3/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How to Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice
OPS- Nadya Randhawa
Attn: Nadya Randhawa
Division of Operations 1300 I Street, Suite 820
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
OPS- Nadya Randhawa
Nadya Randhawa
Division of Operations 1300 I Street, Suite 820
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Working Conditions

This position does not offer remote work and requires to be in-office full-time.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Nadya Randhawa
(916) 210-6750
OPSJC@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.