What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEGAL SECRETARY position at Department of Justice?
Are you interested in working for the State's largest law firm protecting and serving the people and interests of California? If so, we hope you consider applying for this exciting opportunity.
As members of a legal support secretarial team, the successful applicants will perform legal secretarial duties for multiple attorneys/professional staffing the San Diego Office of the Attorney General.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- 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 depositions, make travel arrangements
- Screen, answer and take messages from callers in a professional manner
- Assist with overflow work as requested
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Partial telework and/or in-office options are available. Schedules are based on business needs and may be re-evaluated as Department needs change.