Administrative Assistant

Overview

Looking for an office support position in state government working with nice people? Come work for the State of California in a fun legal office doing important work for the people of California.

Under general direction of the Legal Support Supervisor, the Office Technician (Typing) (OT [T]) performs a variety of general office, clerical, administrative and organizational tasks for the support of attorneys and special investigators in the Department of Industrial Relations Office of the Director Legal Unit (OD Legal). OD Legal attorneys provide a variety of legal services to the Department of Industrial Relations, including in administrative and civil litigation.

The Legal Unit also represents the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations in workers' compensations cases involving the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF), Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), and Death Without Dependents Unit (DWD).

In order to apply for this position, please submit:

• The State standard application form, completed fully and carefully.
• Cover Letter.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3.

To be considered for this Office Technician (Typing) 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  to access the exam bulletin:

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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This position is located at: 1515 Clay St, Suite 701, Oakland, CA 94612.

This is a full-time position located in the Department of Industrial Relations, Office of the Director, Legal Unit (known as “OD Legal”). The Office Technician in this position works in an office environment in a cubicle at the front of the office suite. The ability to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as copiers and scanners is necessary.

The position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time and to work at a computer for extended periods of time and to move and transport office items in a safe manner.

This is a full-time, permanent position. The hours are usual business hours Monday through Friday. Employees in this position are expected to work all hours as necessary to accomplish their assignments.

• 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  website.
• This position requires the incumbent to perform sustained typing of at least 40 words per minute. Typing certificate – 40 WPM typing certificate issued within the last four (4) years and certified from a five (5) minute typing test.

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: 3/13/2026

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.

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…