Legal Secretary jobs at California State Association of Counties

Do you want to help a highly skilled attorney team while enjoying work-life balance and stability? Are you ready to make a bold impact showcasing your legal skills? Join State Fund's Elite Worker's Compensation Team! State Compensation Insurance Fund's ("State Fund's") Legal Operations team is seeking legal secretaries and/or senior legal typists to join our exceptional legal team defending California's insured employers and state agencies. This is your chance to shine in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your legal secretarial skills will help ensure our attorneys have the utmost support in ensuring success while litigating and defending workers' compensation cases. The Legal Operations team has some of the most experienced workers' compensation legal secretaries/senior legal typists with decades of legal experience in both public and private practice. We take pride in supporting our attorney team, using a collaborative, thoughtful and targeted approach that is always designed to serve our clients' best interests. Whether you want to use your experience to teach and train, or embrace opportunities to learn and grow, the Legal Operations team is a great opportunity for you. Who We Are Looking For: Legal secretaries with a passion for litigation while ensure our attorney team receives the highest level of secretarial support and customer service. Location: Based statewide in counties which have a State Fund legal office. The successful candidate(s) may also be required to appear at the nearest State Fund legal office on occasion for onsite meetings and/or trainings. Your Role: As a vital member of our team, you'll enjoy a diverse and fulfilling role. You will have: * Ability to perform the full range of legal secretarial duties, including the most complex secretarial tasks * Ability to compose correspondence independently and to perform difficult clerical work. * Ability to adapt to change quickly and work under pressure. * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers. * Ability to electronically file legal documents including filing via the Workers Compensation Electronic * Adjudication Management System (EAMS). * Ability to follow detail and specific instructions. * Ability to format, file and serve legal documents including (medicals, exhibits, briefs, motions, notices, * petitions, depositions, settlements) in assigned jurisdictions. * Ability to input and update data and case management. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held. Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund. Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment. This is a teleworking position which requires travel to assigned accounts. The successful candidate(s) may also be required to appear at the nearest State Fund legal office on occasion for onsite meetings and/or trainings. Positiion can be filled in: Kern, Fresno, Ventura, Alameda, Shasta, Los Angeles, Sonoma, Sacramento, Monterey, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Orange, or San Joaquin. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. * LEGAL SECRETARY * SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-500384 Position #(s): ************-XXX Working Title: Legal Secretary Classification: LEGAL SECRETARY $4,371.00 - $5,748.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Shall Consider: SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST $3,689.00 - $5,159.00 # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: United States Telework: Telework Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information State Fund is California's largest provider of workers' compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits. Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance. Department Website: ************************** Special Requirements * The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. * Ability to interact with courts, administrative agencies, government entities, counsels, opposing counsels, or * witnesses as directed by the attorney, ensuring deadlines are met. * Ability to screen mail, visitors, and telephone calls and take appropriate action. * Ability to set-up and maintain litigation files. * Ability to train, mentor, and/or assist other clerical staff as needed/requested. * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. * Excellent customer service skills. * Excellent organization and prioritization skills. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 12/16/2025 Who May Apply 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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). How To Apply 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 ********************** 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: State Compensation Insurance Fund Mailing Address Attn: JC-500384 TJ PO BOX 659015 Sacramento, CA 95865 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: State Compensation Insurance Fund Talent Acquisition/Staffing JC-500384 TJ 2275 Gateway Oaks Drive Sacramento, CA 95833 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents 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 ********************** 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. * Statement of Qualifications - 1) What experience qualifies you to be a Legal Secretary at State Fund's Legal Department? 2) Describe a time at work where you had to juggle several projects at the same time. How did you organize your time? 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. 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: * Experience in reviewing/extracting/processing incoming legal and claims documents * Experience working with scanned/indexed legal and claims documents * Ability to timely respond to requests from assigned attorneys, claims adjusters, other internal/external business partners for potential rescanning and reindexing of co-mingled/incorrectly indexed documents. * Experience in identifying co-mingled/incorrectly indexed documents and initiate file/document corrections * Experience navigating CARE system and Electronic Claims File (ECF) * Knowledge and familiarity in the identification of legal and claims documents. * Experience responding timely and accurately to all inquiries, using knowledge of the California Labor Code, California Code of Regulations, Claims Reference Manual, Official Medical Fee Schedule, and State Fund guidelines. * Ability to identify potential fraud issues in litigation files and refer them to stakeholders Join us to build your legacy in workers' compensation law, while enjoying balance, growth, stability, and purpose! Benefits Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS), Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance, Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program, Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring Program Please access the link below for information on benefits afforded to CalPERS membership and benefits/protections provided by the State Civil Service Act ********************************************** Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Department Website: ************************** Human Resources Contact: Tahir Jones ************** Hiring Unit Contact: Tahir Jones ************** **************** Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Rosa Gil-Robles ************** California Relay Service: ************** (TTY), ************** (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Acknowledgement By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information: * California State benefits * Duty statement/Job Description * Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless 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), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.