Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Join our dynamic team of criminal prosecutors and legal staff in our West Covina Office protecting the most vulnerable members of our communities and to safeguard our state’s healthcare programs! The Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse investigates and prosecutes complex criminal cases in state courts, including (1) fraud committed against the Medi-Cal programs by providers, such as licensed physicians, pharmacists, nurses and others medical providers, and (2) criminal abuse and neglect of elder and dependent adults in nursing homes and other residential care facilities. We are looking for you if you are a team-oriented, well-organized self-starter seeking to serve justice for your fellow Californians.

Under the supervision of the Supervising Deputy Attorney General, the Legal Secretary performs legal secretarial duties in support of the West Covina Office’s legal team. The Legal Secretary adheres to office procedures, ensures all legal documents are skillfully drafted, proofread, formatted, and files/serves said documents in accordance with legal requirements and court deadlines. At the West Covina Office, the Legal Secretary maintains internal databases and systems and organizes voluminous case files complying with federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, as well as office policies and practices. The Legal Secretary drafts, reviews, and process office correspondence, maintains office calendars, and processes subpoenas and travel.

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

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Working Conditions

Telework is available but is contingent on DMFEA's operational needs. Telework requires California residency.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• Clearly indicate JC-515476 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.

• See the list of Required Application Package Documents below; incomplete application packages will not be considered.

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:

• Experienced in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat necessary
• Knowledge of ProLaw, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote highly desirable
• Skilled in using the California Style Manual and Bluebook desirable
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills necessary
• Knowledge of criminal discovery process and criminal law and procedure, including legal terminology, and Rules of Court highly desirable
• Experience with criminal case management systems desirable
• Works well in a team environment and independently
• Is cooperative and tactful with staff and management
• Shows initiative and willingness to learn and grow
• Communicates directly and effectively orally and in writing
• Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Excellent work habits, such as good attendance, dependability, punctuality, accurate work product, and flexibility
  

Benefits

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Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is 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.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work

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