SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST

Job Description and Duties THIS IS THE SECOND RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY. THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY. THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE. The Employment Development Department (EDD) Legal Office is seeking candidates to apply for the Senior Legal Typist position at its headquarters in downtown Sacramento. Under the supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor, the Senior Legal Typist provides secretarial and administrative support for the Legal Office staff of approximately 31 attorneys and Legal Analysts. The Senior Legal Typist will assist in processing incoming legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, various legal notices and forms and preparing outgoing memorandum, correspondence and legal documents filed with administrative agencies or courts. The Senior Legal Typist will serve as a backup to assist with maintaining Fraud Recovery Employment Development Department (FREDD) documents and assists with incoming Public Record Act (PRA) requests. The Senior Legal Typist works independently as well as in a team environment, have strong communication, works well under pressure, and can multi-task. The Legal Office is looking for an individual who is self-motivated, exhibits the ability to work independently and on a team, has strong organizational skills, is detailed-oriented, and demonstrates the core values of EDD. The incumbent must possess familiarity with legal terms, judicial forms and processes, Word and Excel, and good judgment to analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Please note that this position will require you to work in office four days a week. Interviews for this position will be conducted in person. This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more. Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building! Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following: • Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678. • Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. • Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only. • Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. Examination/Assessment If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired. Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam: SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. 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 on confidential and sensitive assignments, efficiently and effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines is required. • Demonstrated experience with the operations of a legal office is desired. • Ability to exercise initiative, independence, and sound judgment in performing assigned tasks. • Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills desired. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook • Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute