California State Jobs is hiring: LEGAL SECRETARY in Dublin

Legal SecretaryJoin our dynamic team of criminal prosecutors and legal staff in our Dublin Office protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities and to safeguard our state's healthcare programs! The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse investigates and prosecutes complex criminal cases in state courts, including (1) fraud committed against the Medi-Cal programs by providers, such as licensed physicians, pharmacists, nurses and others medical providers, and (2) criminal abuse and neglect of elder and dependent adults in nursing homes and other residential care facilities. We are looking for you if you are a team-oriented, well-organized self-starter seeking to serve justice for your fellow Californians. Under the supervision of the Supervising Deputy Attorney General, the Legal Secretary performs legal secretarial duties in support of the Dublin Office's legal team. The Legal Secretary adheres to office procedures, ensures all legal documents are skillfully drafted, proofread, formatted, and files/serves said documents in accordance with legal requirements and court deadlines. At the Dublin Office, the Legal Secretary maintains internal databases and systems and organizes voluminous case files complying with federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as office policies and practices. The Legal Secretary drafts, reviews, and process office correspondence, maintains office calendars, and processes subpoenas and travel. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Telework is available but is contingent on DMFEA's operational needs. Telework requires California residency. The Legal Secretary classification contains multiple salary ranges. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 405 as follows: Range A: This range shall apply to incumbents who do not meet the criteria for payment in Range B. Range B: This range shall apply to the legal secretaries who meet all of the criteria for Range A; have completed at least 12 months at Range A with satisfactory or above performances rating, and either: 1. Work in a department that has level IV attorneys. or 2. Perform legal secretarial work for the chief legal administrator with major administrative responsibility for a complex legal program and large professional staff. A fingerprint check will be required. Clearly indicate JC-537640 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. See the list of Required Application Package Documents below; incomplete application packages will not be considered. Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026. Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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). 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 DMFEA Personnel Attn: Anthony Doss (JC-537640) 2399 Gateway Oaks Drive STE #210 Sacramento, CA 95833 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice DMFEA Personnel Anthony Doss (JC-537640) 2399 Gateway Oaks Drive STE #210 Sacramento, CA 95833 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM 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. 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. Benefit Information - Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.