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Department of Justice
$4,371.00 - $5,748.00 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: 3/27/2026
Job Description and Duties
Are you interested in joining a team that investigates and prosecutes fraud and neglect of the elderly and dependent adults in the state's Medi-Cal program? If you are a motivated self-starter who enjoys working with others in a team environment, then the California Department of Justice, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) Orange Regional Office is looking for you!
Under the supervision of a Supervising Deputy Attorney, the Legal Secretary performs legal secretarial duties for the Orange Criminal Prosecutions legal team. This position requires the incumbent to: adhere to procedures; ensure all documents are prepared, proofread, copied, and filed/served in accordance with legal requirements and deadlines; verify case/legal citation and quoted text; establish and maintain an efficient system for filing voluminous correspondence and pleadings; maintain a professional and organized work area; comply with state and departmental rules and regulations and office policies and practices; compose letters and memoranda; process mail for assignments; maintain a calendar of document due dates and court appearances; set up and close legal cases; prepare subpoenas; make travel arrangements; processes travel reimbursement requests; and assist with overflow work as requested.
Working Conditions
Telework is available but is contingent on DMFEA’s operational needs. Telework requires California residency.
Position Details
Department Information
Additional exams and information can be found at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams
For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at https://oag.ca.gov/
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: 3/27/2026Who May Apply
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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:
Desirable Qualifications
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Jessica Mowry
(916) 223-6694
dmfea_personnel@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: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 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 the 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.
Statement of Qualifications
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills, meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed in 12-point Arial font and no more than two pages in length.
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.
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