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Department of Insurance is hiring: LEGAL SECRETARY in Sacramento

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Legal SecretaryThe California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking an Legal Secretary to perform secretarial duties within the Legal Branch. If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you! Under general direction of the Legal Support Supervisor I, the Legal Secretary performs the full range of legal secretarial and administrative functions in support of the Fraud Liaison Bureau. The incumbent types, formats, files, and serves legal pleadings in multiple jurisdictions, including State, Federal, and appellate courts or Office of Administrative Hearings; performs complex clerical work; and coordinates and schedules court-related services with specific instruction.
Working Conditions: Work in a high-rise office building. Eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs Telework policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify. Occasional transporting of documents in binders or boxes over 25 lbs. but no more than 50 lbs. Occasional pulling and pushing cart with mail over 25 but no more than 50 pounds (lbs.) to be distributed or collected on multiple floors. Occasional reaching above shoulder to access overhead bins in the cubicle. Constant use of the telephone to answer public inquiries or contacting law firms. Constant computer and keyboard use including continuous data entry that requires sitting and staring at the computer screen for a long period of time.
Minimum Requirements: LEGAL SECRETARY Additional Documents: Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement
Position Details: Job Code #: JC-538598 Position #(s): 413-236-1282-602
Working Title: Legal Secretary Classification: LEGAL SECRETARY $4,371.00 - $5,473.00 A $4,591.00 - $5,748.00 B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1
Work Location: United States Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information: The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state's consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world. Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities. LEGAL BRANCH LITIGATION DIVISION FRAUD LIAISON BUREAU This position is available to be headquartered in Oakland or Sacramento. Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Special Requirements: Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview. Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below. Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees Resume
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: 12/7/2026 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. 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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: Department of Insurance CDI Jobs Inquiries Attn: Classification & Consultations Unit Human Resources Management Division 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Insurance CDI Jobs Inquiries Classification & Consultations Unit Human Resources Management Division 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. 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: Good computer skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment. Work cooperatively and tactfully with staff and management. Demonstrate initiative and willingness to assume increased responsibility. Ability to write and communicate effectively. Use tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.
Benefits: Flexible work hours Remote work options Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance Employee Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program On the Job Training Career Services Program Recognition Program Paid Holidays and leave Defined benefit retirement program Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457) Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information: The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov Human Resources Contact: Classification & Consultations Unit (916) 492-3300 cdijobinquiries@insurance.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any

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