Pod Clerk Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The California Department of Justice seeks to hire a Seasonal Clerk to join a "POD" of legal support personnel to support attorneys in the Correctional Law and Antitrust Sections. Supervised by the POD Legal Support Manager (Supervisor I), the Seasonal Clerk will perform a variety of clerical tasks for the POD.
The Seasonal Clerk should have experience with programs and software to proficiently type, edit, store, retrieve, print and process documents. Key responsibilities include typing and editing correspondence; assisting with travel arrangements and expense claims; administrative tasks such as preparing, processing and tracking invoices, service authorizations, and Revolving Fund requests; assisting POD team with copy, scan, and assembly of legal documents. Deliver/pick up and/or move legal case files/boxes from one location to another; creating indexes of case files by reviewing exhibits and pleadings; file miscellaneous documents in legal case files, type labels and assemble/organize contents of case files; scanning and convert paper documents to electronic format; assisting with preparing closed files by boxing and preparing labels for delivery to the Docketing Unit; assisting with trial prep such as labeling exhibits and binder prep; and other clerical tasks as requested.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
T hese Positions are required to report in-office 5 days a week .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SEASONAL CLERK

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-526869
Position #(s):
420-035-1120-901
Working Title:
Seasonal Clerk
Classification:
SEASONAL CLERK $3,167.00 - $3,570.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
7
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent
Work Shift:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information

• These positions are located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Legal Support Operations (LSO POD Section) Statewide .
• The Positions will be filled as a Temporary Appointment Authorization (TAU) intermittent appointment.
• 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 all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification . For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights , your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations .
• Please visit the Attorney General's website for more information 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

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-526869) 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: 8/19/2026
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Justice
DAS-Lety Perez
Attn:
Division of Administrative Services
1300 I Street, Suite 820
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
DAS-Lety Perez
Division of Administrative Services
1300 I Street, Suite 820
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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:

• 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Other - Cover Letter - is required and must be submitted.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and tactfully with all levels of staff, and ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Experience working in a law office and supporting attorneys (State DOJ a plus).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attendance record.
• Work well under pressure.
• Willingness to assume special projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint (SharePoint and ProLaw is a plus).
• Knowledge of processing invoices for review and payment.
• Experience requesting travel and expense reimbursements through CalAters.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lety Perez
(916) 210-7012
DASJC@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:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
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 Job Related Information:

• Completion of a Civil Service Exam is not required to apply for this job.
• Applicants must be able to read and write English and do simple arithmetic computations.

Additional Filing Information:
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there's 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 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 .
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.