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Come to a place that values integrity, professional development, and a team atmosphere. Cal/OSHA’s Legal Unit is looking for talented, independent, and creative individuals to serve as a Legal Secretary in either our Oakland or San Francisco office.
Under the general supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor I, the Legal Secretary will effectively work for two to four attorneys and will perform the following duties for the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Division or DOSH or Cal/OSHA) Legal Unit attorneys and/or Bureau of Investigations (BOI) special investigators in all fora including administrative, state and federal trial courts and state and federal courts of appeal at all levels.
The Legal Secretary assists Legal Unit and BOI staff in a variety of substantive areas, including, but not limited to, proceedings before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (OSHAB), matters before the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board and the Office of Administrative Law, proceedings in state and federal court at all levels as well as any other litigation that may arise involving the Division, and any internal Division, Departmental, or Agency matters.
*Will also consider Senior Legal Typist
***There is one (1) position that may be filled in either Oakland or San Francisco. If you are interested in more than one location, please apply to each specific job control in CalCareers.***
To be considered for this Legal Secretary 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:
Legal Secretary:
Shall Consider:
Senior Legal Typist:
You will find additional information about the job in the .
This position requires the incumbent to perform sustained typing of at least 45 words per minute .
A typing certification is required when applicants apply for State civil service clerical positions. The specific typing requirement will be noted in the Class Specification.
Typing Certification Requirements:
Resume (required):
Please include all relevant experience and tasks performed that align with the duty statement. Please include a description of your knowledge and experience using different computer software programs and systems in your Resume.
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: 9/4/2026Who 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 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: Human Resources/Certs Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
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
Human Resources/Certs Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Sick & Vacation
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Hybrid In-Office and Remote Work
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401 (k) & 457 plans
• Military Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• ScholarShare/529 College Savings Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement
• Group Legal Services
• Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Reimbursement Accounts
• Public Transit Subsidy
• Telework
And many more! Visit for a full list available benefits!
The office is near Public Transit and bus lines; 5-minute walking distance to restaurants and shopping; Onsite security.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Certification Unit
(800) 564-0771
cert@dir.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.
Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.
Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification
If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.
Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.
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