The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) is a statutorily created judicial body. As the statewide administrative law court of appeal for workers' compensation cases, it decides appeals filed by aggrieved parties and their attorneys from decisions issued by approximately 200 state-wide workers' compensation judges (WCJs) located in 24 state-wide district offices. These decisions affect the rights and liabilities of all workers' compensation stakeholders, including injured workers, employers, insurers, self-insured entities, medical providers, lien claimants, and other state agencies.
The clerical and secretarial staff for the WCAB play a critical role in the WCAB's day-to-day functioning. Under the general supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor I, the Senior Legal Typist (SLT) performs a wide variety of difficult legal clerical work, including processing legal pleadings filed with the WCAB, preparing and circulating case deliberation files to commissioners, and preparing and finalizing orders, opinions and decisions by the WCAB.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Review and process legal documents filed with the WCAB.
• Prepare electronic case files for circulation to commissioners for deliberation.
• Consult with judges, legal secretaries and staff at the district offices about reports, pleadings and exhibits to ensure an adequate record to address the appeal.
• Format, proofread, finalize and serve legal orders, opinions and decisions by the WCAB.
• Monitor electronic files from circulation for approval of decisions through to service.
• Maintain case assignment list and assist with organization of hard copy files.
• Review and process incoming mail and emails from parties, judges and arbitrators.
• Respond to phone and in-person inquiries about cases with the WCAB.
The minimum requirements are defined in the Class Specification for Senior Legal Typist. The hours are usual business hours, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
You will find additional information about the job in the .
The Senior Legal Typist must type at least 45 wpm. The position requires the ability to type at a minimum speed of 45 words per minute as designated on the Class Specifications. 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 CalCareers.ca.gov website.
Typing Certification Requirements: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: 4/3/2025Who 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: Certifications Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
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
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
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.
State of California health coverage and other benefits are comprehensive and compare favorably to the private sector. Our building is located in San Francisco, approximately two blocks from the Civic Center BART station and close to multiple other public transit lines. Benefits include a public transit voucher to support employee use of BART or other public transit systems.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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