Seasonal Clerk

Now is your opportunity to join our dynamic and versatile team in the State's largest and most significant law firm in California. The California Attorney General's Office is looking for a motivated individual who is interested in gaining knowledge, building experience and growing within the department by assisting the legal support and docketing unit with administrative office procedures.

Under the supervision of a Legal Support Supervisor, the Seasonal Clerk will scan and convert paper documents to electronic format in ProLaw; open/close electronic files in ProLaw and setup, update and close case files; box and label closed case files; request case files from the Department's offsite storage locations and prepare records transfer lists; create indexes of case files by reviewing exhibits and pleadings; maintain photo copier and maintenance reports; file miscellaneous documents; type labels and assemble/organize contents of case files; prepare travel expense claims; schedule appointments, meetings, and conference calls; and pickup/deliver mail and legal case files to appropriate section.

The Seasonal Clerk is the primary contact for video conferencing scheduling and set-up for the San Diego office; will provide coverage in reception and the mailroom, as needed; copy/scan documents; assist the Office Manager and Supervisor I with special projects and administrative tasks when needed; deliver supplies; coordinate building maintenance requests; and assist with other business services and clerical functions.

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

Salary

• $3,167 - $3,570/month

Qualifications

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

• SEASONAL CLERK

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:

The Seasonal Clerk must have excellent work habits, such as good attendance, dependability, punctuality, accurateness of work product and flexibility. The Seasonal Clerk must be able to effectively and efficiently carry out assigned tasks independently or with moderate supervision, exercise good judgment and have strong communications skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and the public; demonstrate initiative and willingness to assume responsibility for identifying and resolving issues within span of authority; work well under pressure and meet short deadlines; and willingness to assume special projects. Efficiency in Adobe, Word and Outlook are desirable.

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

• These positions are located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Legal Support Operations, San Diego.
• The Positions will be filled as a Temporary Appointment Authorization (TAU) intermittent appointment.
• 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

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-517893) 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 and duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.

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: 5/27/2026

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

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
DAS-Maria Bouvia
Attn: Maria Bouvia
Division of Administrative Services
1300 I Street, 8th Floor
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
DAS-Maria Bouvia
Maria Bouvia
Division of Administrative Services
1300 I Street, 8th Floor
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.
• Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.

  Important Information: Applicants are prohibited from using unauthorized materials or technology (e.g., internet search engines such as Google), or artificial intelligence software (e.g., ChatGPT, Jobscan, Kickresume, etc.) that might serve to aid them in the application package.

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

These Positions are required to report in-office 5 days a week.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Maria Bouvia
(916) 210-6743
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.