Are you currently looking for an entry level office position in a highly regarded department? Do you have the desire to gain insight, knowledge, and experience in a law office to apply in future promotional opportunities? If so, then this might be the position for you. The Department of Justice, Legal Support Operations section is currently seeking a well-rounded, friendly individual to fill our Legal Support Technician position.

Under the immediate supervision of a Legal Support Supervisor, the Legal Support Technician will perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative duties that support and provide assistance to legal secretarial teams. Duties include: completing correspondence and other non-legal documents pertaining to court proceedings which are often of a confidential nature, assisting legal secretaries in accurately preparing documents for court filing by typing, verifying and editing legal documents, as well as preparing exhibit tabs.

General administrative tasks include: Bates numbering, photocopying, preparing envelopes, labels, and messenger service slips for service of documents, assisting in opening and closing case files in the ProLaw database, preparing closed files by boxing and preparing labels for long term storage. The Legal Support Technician may set up conference rooms for meetings and depositions, or other supporting office functions.

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

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

• OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-428295

Position #(s):
420-037-1139-010
420-037-1139-005

Working Title:
Legal Support Technician

Classification:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) $3,609.00 - $4,518.00 A

# of Positions:
2

Work Location:
San Diego County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

• The position is located in the Division of Operations, Legal Support Operations - Team Support, San Diego.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, asthe Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• Please visit the Attorney General's website for more information at w ww.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.

• Fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control ( JC-428295) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You AreApplying" section located on the first page of your State Application.

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: 5/13/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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
Attn: Maria Bouvia
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
Maria Bouvia
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 may be included
• Other - Typing Certificate prior to hire at a minimum of 40 wpm.

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.

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:

Excellent work habits, such as good attendance, dependability, punctuality, accuracy of work product, flexibility, general office experience, 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 the chain of command; and a willingness to assume special projects.

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

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.

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) EXAMINATION LINK:

In order to obtain list eligibiltiy and qualify for the OT(T) position, if you have not done so already, please take the online exam at the following link:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/4PB24.PDF

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON APPLICATION FILING:

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there's no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date . If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted . Therefore , to ensure timely delivery of your application , it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date .

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.