Docketing Technician (Office Technician (Typing))

Department of Justice · San Francisco County

Salary: $3,829 – $4,794 per month

Closes: 2026-11-13T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

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 individuals to fill our Office Technician (Typing) position. Under the supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor for the Docketing Unit, the Docketing Technician will perform duties of a complex and responsible nature, exercise a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks including, but not limited to; directly and independently reviewing a 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 must assess the urgency of each document and ensure it is referred to the assigned deputy for action, as well as identify situations where deadlines established by the various courts may not be met. This job includes independently evaluating the documents, determining appropriate actions and accurately coding and entering the data in ProLaw. Entry of data requires a thorough understanding of the processing requirements of Pro Law. In addition, detailed knowledge of the judiciary process and general knowledge of legal terminology is required. Regular communication with legal staff, and other departmental staff, court clerks, and opposing counsel to exchange and obtain information regarding docketing of cases. Lifting boxes up to 25 lbs. may be required. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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. • 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. • A fingerprint check will be required. • Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-536135) 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. • 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, Kick resume, etc.) that might serve to aid them in the application package. 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: • Excellent work habits such as good attendance, dependability and punctuality • Accuracy of work product • Flexibility • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and public • Ability to demonstrate initiative • Willingness to assume responsibility for identifying and resolving issues within the chain of command • Willingness to assume special projects
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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 individuals to fill our Office Technician (Typing) position.

Under the supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor for the Docketing Unit, the Docketing Technician will perform duties of a complex and responsible nature, exercise a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks including, but not limited to; directly and independently reviewing a 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 must assess the urgency of each document and ensure it is referred to the assigned deputy for action, as well as identify situations where deadlines established by the various courts may not be met.

This job includes independently evaluating the documents, determining appropriate actions and accurately coding and entering the data in ProLaw. Entry of data requires a thorough understanding of the processing requirements of Pro Law. In addition, detailed knowledge of the judiciary process and general knowledge of legal terminology is required. Regular communication with legal staff, and other departmental staff, court clerks, and opposing counsel to exchange and obtain information regarding docketing of cases. Lifting boxes up to 25 lbs. may be required.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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.
  • 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.
  • A fingerprint check will be required.
  • Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-536135) 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.
  • 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, Kick resume, etc.) that might serve to aid them in the application package.


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:
  • Excellent work habits such as good attendance, dependability and punctuality
  • Accuracy of work product
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and public
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative
  • Willingness to assume responsibility for identifying and resolving issues within the chain of command
  • Willingness to assume special projects

About this opportunity

Salary context

The annualized midpoint for this posting is $51,738. That matches the $51,738 median among 52 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.

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Department of Justice currently has 57 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 14 current state openings in San Francisco County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 9 days, on November 13, 2026.

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Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 30, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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