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Join to apply for the Administrative Judicial Legal Assistant role at California Department of Industrial Relations 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Administrative Judicial Legal Assistant role at California Department of Industrial Relations California Department of Industrial Relations provided pay range This range is provided by California Department of Industrial Relations. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Job Description And Duties This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered. If you enjoy taking part in legal administrative and clerical support under unique and complex circumstances and can type at a speed of 45 words per minute, the Senior Legal Typist (SLT) position with the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) may be for you. DWC within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims and provides services to assist in resolving disputes with claims for workers' compensation benefits. DWC is looking for an effective communicator willing to prepare correspondence independently. The SLT will review and process legal documents such as case openings, pleadings, and other correspondence. The SLT will also assist parties and litigants with inquiries and updates in person, by telephone, or email. Additionally, the SLT will transcribe dictation from a dictating machine for reports, decisions, or orders. This position has flexibility to telework and is expected to report to the office 3 days a week. Effective July 1, 2025, the following bargaining units and associated excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month: Bargaining unit 1,3, 4,9,11, 14,15, 17, 20,& 21 and associated Excluded Effective July 1, 2025, the above Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a 3% salary reduction in exchange for 5 hours of the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month through 6/30/27. Bargaining unit 2, 16, and associated Excluded Effective July 1, 2025, the above Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a 4.62% salary reduction in exchange for 8 hours of the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month through 10/31/26. Bargaining unit 7 and associated Excluded Effective July 1, 2025, bargaining unit 7 and associated excluded State employees are subject to a 2% salary reduction in exchange for 3.5 hours of the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month through 6/30/27. For more information, please visit the Bargaining Contracts page on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website at This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3. To be considered for this Senior Legal Typist job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions This position is located at: 1880 N Main Street, Suite 100 Salinas, CA 93906-2037 Our office and court is conveniently located within one to two blocks of Starbucks and most national restaurant chains. We are directly across the street from the Northridge Mall's food court and a retail shopping center. We have close and easy access to the highway 101 and we are 25 minutes from the ocean/coast Monterey Bay. Telework available two (2) days per week. The SLT works in a smoke-free DWC Office with controlled temperature and quiet to moderate noise levels. Special Requirements Proficient with Microsoft Office products including, Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Typing Certificate of 45 words per minute, ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance, establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively, follow directions, analyze situations and take effective action using good judgment in decision making, manage time and resources effectively and be responsive to management needs. 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: 9/6/2025 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: Department of Industrial Relations Cert Mailing Address Sacramento Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit 2180 Harvard Street Suite 160 Sacramento , CA 95815 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Industrial Relations Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit 2180 Harvard Street Suite 160 Sacramento , CA 95815

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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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. 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. 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. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Department of Industrial Relations by 2x Get notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Monterey, CA . Salinas, CA $70,000.00-$95,000.00 1 day ago Lemon Law or Consumer Warranty Defense Paralegal Salinas, CA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Industrial Relations

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