LEGAL SECRETARY

at  Department of Justice

Are you ready to be a part of the largest law firm in California? Are you motivated by the opportunity to receive professional legal career hands-on training?

As members of a legal support secretarial team, you will perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staff in the Sacramento Office of the Attorney General. Those duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Proficiently typing editing, storing, retrieving, printing, processing, and electronically sending legal documents and pleadings using various department supported software such as: Word, Best Authority, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Prolaw and other desktop technology tools and communication devices.

Common responsibilities include:

• Format and File/E-File legal documents with State and Federal Courts
• Produce case cites 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 and practices
• Compose letters and memoranda
• Maintain a calendar of document due dates and court appearances
• Prepare subpoenas
• Schedule court reporters for depositions
• Make travel arrangements
• Assist with overflow work as requested

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and in-office work schedules.If you are interested in maintaining a work/life balance, savings on transportation expenses and want work flexibility, this position may be for you!
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

As members of a legal support secretarial team, you will perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staff in the Sacramento Office of the Attorney General. Those duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Proficiently typing editing, storing, retrieving, printing, processing, and electronically sending legal documents and pleadings using various department supported software such as: Word, Best Authority, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Prolaw and other desktop technology tools and communication devices

Common responsibilities include:

• Format and File/E-File legal documents with State and Federal Courts
• Produce case cites 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 and practices
• Compose letters and memoranda
• Maintain a calendar of document due dates and court appearances
• Prepare subpoenas
• Schedule court reporters for depositions
• Make travel arrangements
• Assist with overflow work as requeste