Office Technician (Typing)

Docketing Technician

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)

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

SENIOR LEGAL TYPIST

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-518154

Position #(s):

...-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.

Please note 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 at www.oag.ca.gov.

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

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

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