Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist
California Department of Justice is the largest law firm in the state, and they are seeking a Legal Secretary/Sr. Legal Typist to join their legal support secretarial team. The successful applicants will perform various legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys, including typing, editing, and processing legal documents, managing calendars, and assisting with overflow work.
Responsibilities
- Typing, editing, printing, processing, faxing and electronically sending correspondence, court forms, legal documents and pleadings (e.g. petitions, briefs, opinions, notices, motions)
- Using various department supported software such as Word, West-Check, Legal Solutions, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, ProLaw and other desktop technology tools and communication devices
- Ensuring all documents are prepared, proofread, copied and filed/served in accordance with legal requirements and deadlines. Verify case/legal citation and quoted text
- Maintain a calendar of document due dates and court appearances
- Set up and close legal cases, prepare subpoenas, schedule dispositions, make travel arrangements
- Screen, answer and take messages from callers in a professional manner
- Assist with overflow work as requested
Skills
- Perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staff
- Typing, editing, printing, processing, faxing and electronically sending correspondence, court forms, legal documents and pleadings
- Using various department supported software such as Word, West-Check, Legal Solutions, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, ProLaw and other desktop technology tools and communication devices
- Ensuring all documents are prepared, proofread, copied and filed/served in accordance with legal requirements and deadlines
- Verify case/legal citation and quoted text
- Maintain a calendar of document due dates and court appearances
- Set up and close legal cases, prepare subpoenas, schedule dispositions, make travel arrangements
- Screen, answer and take messages from callers in a professional manner
- Assist with overflow work as requested
Benefits
- 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!
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