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Legal Secretary, Civil Section
San Diego, CA Organization: California Department of Justice Position: Legal Secretary, Civil Section (San Diego) Salary: $4,120.00 - $5,418.00 per Month Experience: Not specified Location: San Diego County Department: Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Civil Section Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Schedule: Hybrid, with two days a week in the office for most weeks The California Department of Justice, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team in San Diego. The DMFEA focuses on complex civil healthcare fraud cases, primarily related to the California and Federal False Claims Acts. This position offers a salary range of $4,120.00 - $5,418.00 per month and is a full-time permanent position. Responsibilities: - Provide administrative litigation support to a Supervising Deputy Attorney General within DMFEA - Ensure all documents are prepared, proofread, filed, and served in accordance with legal requirements and deadlines - Verify legal citations and quoted text - Establish and maintain efficient filing systems for correspondence and pleadings in both paper and electronic form - Compose letters and memoranda - Process incoming mail - Maintain a calendar of deadlines and court appearances - Set up and close legal files - Prepare subpoenas - Schedule interviews, depositions, and other meetings - Make travel arrangements - Process travel reimbursement requests - Assist with overflow work as requested Qualifications: - Knowledge of civil discovery and civil procedure, legal terms, and rules - Above-average skill/experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, ProLaw, Outlook, HotDocs, and other Windows-based legal tools - Familiarity with the Bluebook and California Style Manual - Excellent English grammar and spelling skills - Ability to perform cite-checking - Ability to work independently or in a team environment - Ability to communicate effectively and use tact and discretion with confidential and sensitive issues - Excellent organizational skills - Ability to work under pressure and type, edit, store, retrieve, print, process, fax, and electronically send correspondence, court forms, legal documents, and pleadings - Professional demeanor and appearance - Excellent work habits, such as good attendance, dependability, punctuality, accurate work product, and flexibility Benefits: - FREE parking and discounted trolley and other public transportation options - Many restaurants and shops within walking distance - Hybrid work schedule with two days in the office for most weeks - Opportunity for advancement and increased responsibility - Competitive salary range and benefits package How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and complete application package, including a resume and any additional required documents, to the Department of Justice. The application package may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account or by mail/drop-off. The final filing date for this position is until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis 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), or sexual orientation. The State also promotes a drug-free work environment and expects all employees to comply with this objective. |
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