Correctional Law Graduate Legal Assistant

California Department of Justice; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

California Department of Justice's Correctional Law Section is seeking a Graduate Legal Assistant to support civil rights cases and defense of state employees in federal and state litigation. The role offers opportunities to work on high-profile matters and class actions within a collegial setting.

Responsibilities include handling civil litigation tasks from inception to appeal, fact investigation, and collaborating with supervisors to achieve strong results, with travel for depositions and

Responsibilities

• Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
• Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
• Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California
• Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General's Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide.

Our section offers opportunities to work on individual civil rights cases, high-profile matters, appeals, and class-actions. Graduate Legal Assistants in the Correctional Law Section defend state employees in federal and state litigation brought by inmates. Graduate Legal Assistants provide excellent representation to high-ranking government officials as well as correctional administrators and employees.

Duties Include

• Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
• Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
• Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California
• Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide

This is a full-time position, in a collegial office environment, with opportunities for intermittent telework.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530730

Position #(s): 420-281-5797-XXX

Working Title

Correctional Law Graduate Legal Assistant

Classification

GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

$5,227.00 - $6,550.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please indicate your preferred location in your cover letter.
• 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.
• For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General's web site 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, which is slated to end October 31, 2026. 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 .

Benefits of working for the State of California

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!