Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you currently looking for an entry level position in a highly regarded department? Do you have the desire to gain insight, knowledge, and experience that may be applied in future promotional opportunities? If so, then this might be the position for you. The Department of Justice, Legal Support Operations is currently seeking well-rounded, friendly individuals to fill our Office Technician (Typing) positions.

Under the immediate supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor I for the Docketing Unit, the Docketing Technician will perform duties in the maintenance of the statutorily required legal case docket of the Office of the Attorney General. The Docketing Technician uses a variety of hardware and software, electronic case management system as well as paper-based filing and archival systems, to maintain the records of case-related documents for civil and criminal docketed cases throughout the life cycle of the cases/records, pursuant to the legal divisions' records retention schedules. The Docketing Technician performs duties of a complex and responsible nature, and exercises a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks including, but not limited to; directly and independently reviewing a wide variety of daily incoming legal documents. The scope of the documents include the full range of plaintiff and defendant motions for appeal including writs, appeals, complaints, orders, answers, stays, etc. The Docketing Technician is also responsible for regular communication with legal and secretarial staff, other departmental staff, court clerks, and opposing counsel to exchange and obtain information regarding docketing of cases is required.

Docketing Technician must have the ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

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Working Conditions

This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and in-offfice 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!

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-504846) 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 duties.  All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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:

Ability to work well independently and in a team environment; ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with staff and management; demonstrate initiative and willingness to assume increased responsibility; ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues; excellent organizational skills; detail oriented; knowledge of Microsoft Word and ProLaw; and proficient in spelling, grammar, and proofreading. The Docketing Technician must have demonstrated excellent work habits such as good attendance, punctuality, dependability, flexibility and accuracy of work product. Knowledge of departmental policies and an understanding of the critical nature of the timely processing of all legal documents is helpful.

Benefits

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

Examination Links:

If you have not taken the Office Technician (Typing) or Senior Legal Typist examinations, below are the links:

Office Technician (Typing):

Senior Legal Typist:

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 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 - A 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.

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