Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in being a member of a dynamic team working to uphold the rights of the People of California? Do you thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment? Consider joining the Public Rights Division team at the California Department of Justice in a role supporting the Chief Assistant Attorney General, who oversees the legal work of twelve sections. Embrace the engaged, collegial team, and this active role!

This role is one of two Administrative Assistants supporting the Chief Assistant Attorney General of the Public Rights Division. Under the general direction of the Chief Advisor for the division, the incumbent performs a variety of administrative and executive level support duties that require independence, analysis, initiative, knowledge of departmental policies, good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and a thorough knowledge of modern office methods. Specific duties include, without limitation: calendaring, monitoring, evaluating and research; assisting the Chief Assistant in interpreting and transmitting necessary directives both orally and in writing to the Public Rights Division team; preparing materials and/or correspondence in response to written and verbal inquiries for the Chief Assistant’s signature. The incumbent also completes special projects for the Chief Assistant that require problem identification, collection, evaluation and analysis of data, and the development of solutions. This position interacts with executive level staff, Senior Assistant Attorneys General, other agency staff, and division personnel, and advises staff as needed.

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Working Conditions

This position is eligible for telework. Please note this is a hybrid position. 

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at .

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or your diploma is required prior to appointment.

• JC-478657 must be clearly stated in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your state application.

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:

• Excellent communication and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
• Meet deadlines under pressure and respond effectively to changing priorities
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Accurately apply grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills in their work product
• Good attendance

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Filing Information:

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 for that cut-off date*. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Describe how your experience and qualifications make you the best candidate for this Administrative Assistant position (not to exceed 2 pages).
  Please note - Failure to provide an SOQ and follow instructions will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

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