Administrative Judicial Legal Assistant

Overview

Administrative Judicial Legal Assistant role at California Department of Industrial Relations.

Base pay range

This range is provided by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Description and Duties

Do you have a high degree of initiative and enjoy working with others in a team setting? Are you able to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public? Can you type at a speed of 45 words per minute? If you answered yes to all the questions, this Senior Legal Typist (SLT) position with the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) may be for you.

DWC within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) administers workers' compensation claims and provides services to resolve disputes with claims for workers' compensation benefits. The SLT performs meaningful secretarial work and collaborates with the Legal Support Supervisor I (LSSI) to manage case assignments. The SLT prepares and serves orders, decisions and correspondence and provides secretarial and clerical support to the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) assigned. The SLT uses the Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS) to manage tasks, process documents, and manage the judge's calendar.

Effective July 1, 2025, some Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% and 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). For details, please visit the CalHR website.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. To gain employment list eligibility, please access the exam bulletin : https : / / calcareers.ca.gov / CalHrPublic / Exams / ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1833. Additional information about the job is in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located at :

464 W. Fourth Street, Suite 239, San Bernardino, CA 92401

The San Bernardino office is accessible from multiple freeways and is near local amenities. Telework is available two days per week. Parking is $15.00 per month. The SLT works 40 hours per week in a smoke-free office with LED lighting, controlled temperature, and standard office equipment. The SLT attends meetings in designated conference rooms and may travel for off-site trainings. The role requires teamwork and independent work.

The SLT reports to the Legal Support Supervisor I and the Presiding Workers' Compensation Judge.

Special Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Typing certificate of 45 words per minute. Ability to read and write English at the required level, establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively, follow directions, analyze situations, take action with good judgment, and manage time and resources.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date : 10 / 10 / 2025.

Who May Apply : Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or SROA / Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates have priority.

How To Apply : Submit Application Packages electronically via CalCareer or by mail. Address and mailing / drop-off options are provided in the posting. The required application package documents include the STD 678 or electronic state employment application and any items demonstrating the minimum qualifications. Resume is optional.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is an objective of the State to maintain a drug-free workplace. Applicants will be expected to comply with this policy.

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