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 a well-rounded, friendly individual to fill our Office Technician (Typing) position.

As a member of the legal support team in the Docketing Unit, the Docketing Technicians will perform technical duties by accessing the Prolaw system which include, but are not limited to, independently enter data from legal documents into Prolaw, research data which requires the knowledge and understanding of the processing requirements for Prolaw, and may provide reports from the data base to legal staff on request. The Docketing Technicians will assist in records management activities, which include monitoring Records Disposition Schedules, boxing and labeling closed case files, preparing records transfer lists, entering data into the Prolaw files module, and requesting case files from the department's records centers. The Docketing Technicians will also be required to maintain regular communication with legal staff and other departmental staff, court clerks, and counsel to exchange and obtain information regarding docketing of cases is necessary.

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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!

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-487842) 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 application 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 Technicians must demonstrate 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. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.

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 (Typist)

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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