Department of Justice
JC\-518154 *
Docketing Technician
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$3,829\.00 \- $4,794\.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 6/4/2026
Application Methods:Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop\-off
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 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.
Working Conditions
This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and in\-office work schedules; however, new Office Technicians and Sr. Legal Typists will be required to be in\-person for the duration of their first probationary period and assessed thereafter to participate in a hybrid/telework schedule. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.
Position Details
Job Code \#: JC\-518154
Position \#(s):
420\-033\-1139\-054
Working Title: Docketing Technician
Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
$3,829\.00 \- $4,794\.00 A
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 \- $4,623\.00 A
$4,127\.00 \- $5,159\.00 B
\# of Positions: 1
Work Location: San Francisco County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift: 8:00 am \- 5:00 pm
Work Week: Monday \- Friday
Department Information
- This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Docketing Unit \- San Francisco.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New\-to\-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 230 for Sr. Legal Typist. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information at www.oag.ca.gov.
- 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\-518154\) 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
- 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.
- Other \-
- 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
- if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there's no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
* *Please note
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual \- CalHR
Special Requirements
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: 6/4/2026
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. 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 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 Justice
DAS\- Nadya Randhawa
Attn:
Division of Administrative Services
1300 I Street, Suite 820
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop\-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
DAS\- Nadya Randhawa
Division of Administrative Services
1300 I Street, Suite 820
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:
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, Kickresume, etc.) that might serve to aid them in the application package.
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:
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Nadya Randhawa
(916\) 210\-6750
DASJC@doj.ca.gov
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:
EEO Officer
(916\) 210\-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1\-800\-735\-2929 (TTY), 1\-800\-735\-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Filing Information
*Please note,
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.