Legal Secretary
Company: California Rural Legal Assistance
Location: Modesto
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description WHO WE ARE: California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
(CRLA) is an anti-poverty law firm that dismantles unjust systems
through community lawyering in California’s historically rural
areas. We work with people priced out of private legal
representation so they can uphold civil rights in housing,
employment, health, and public education. Through our 17 Rural
Justice Centers, communities can access a broad range of legal
tools, including direct legal services, place-based advocacy to
expand equity in civic institutions, and specialized litigation to
advance civil rights. Position: Legal Secretary Experience: 1 years
of experience as a Legal Secretary or equivalent experience
providing administrative support Application Deadline: Open until
filled Location: Hybrid from any listed office Other: FLSA
Non-Exempt, Union Position, Full-Time This position will support
CRLA’s employment law practice area, which advocates for the rights
of low-wage workers in rural communities. Duties and
Responsibilities: Drafts a variety of legal correspondence, forms,
petitions, pleadings, motions, and discovery and informational
material. Types, reviews, and independently composes outgoing
correspondence to ensure all legal documents/enclosures are in
proper processing order and that correspondence is grammatically
correct. Files documents with the court and stay updated with
changes in local court rules and procedural requirements for
litigation. Maintains records relating to legal matters in process
and ensures that legal requirements and deadlines are met. Performs
various responsible secretarial duties such as setting up and/or
maintaining filing systems and appointment calendars, answering
inquiries over the phone or in person, and managing secretarial and
administrative details with minimum direction. Operates a variety
of office machines. Input case and project information into CMS,
including time records, calendaring, and other information as
directed. Provides support to and works closely with the CEI
Administrative Legal Secretary as needed. Assists with library
maintenance. Performs other normal law office duties as assigned.
Qualifications: At least one year of legal secretarial experience
or equivalent. Type 55-60 w.p.m. Knowledge of computer software,
including, but not limited to, Microsoft Windows. WordPerfect,
Microsoft Office Suite, Table of Authorities, Internet & email
skills. Ability to learn data entry and correctly enter information
into CRLA’s case management system. Knowledge of or ability to
learn and obtain proficiency in all office equipment functions such
as copiers, fax, and scanners. Ability to work collaboratively with
all CRLA staff, clients, and community organizations. Ability to
maintain client confidentiality at all times. Bilingual (English &
Spanish). Preferred Education and ExperienceA highly qualified and
desirable candidate would also have the following: Experience
working with low-income families and communities. Experience in a
non-profit legal services environment. Prior experience in legal
services. This job description is not designed to contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities
required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may
change at any time, with or without notice. COMPENSATION &
BENEFITS: We offer a diverse, family-friendly environment and
compensation based on competitive public interest salaries;
generous benefits package which includes 100% employer-covered
medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability
insurance for employees and up to 50% for dependents coverage; and
401K retirement plan with CRLA contribution effective immediately.
Generous paid leave policy which includes; 15 days of sick leave,
12 days of wellness day off, 15 holidays each year, and vacation (
accrue 15 days for the first year of service and 20 days after one
year of service at CRLA ). This is a union position (Legal Service
Workers for Rural California "LSWRC" ), and the estimated starting
hourly range for this position is $22.56 - $34.41 ( placement in
the range is primarily determined by years of related experience ).
The employee may qualify for a multilingual differential pay of $70
for oral and $50 for written, on a pay period basis. CRLA requires
that all employees are Fully Vaccinated, defined as a CDC-approved
COVID vaccination and one booster shot. This offer is contingent on
meeting this requirement. The complete vaccination policy,
including the process for reasonable allowable accommodations, is
available for your review upon request. APPLICATION: CRLA invites
all applicants to submit their resume and in their cover letter a
statement about how their unique background and/or experiences
might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and
perspective of our staff and legal services practice. California
Rural Legal Assistance thrives on our diversity and we are proud to
be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a
culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, persons
of color, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities,
and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.
Keywords: California Rural Legal Assistance, Woodland , Legal Secretary, Legal , Modesto, California
