Legal Admin

California Air Resources Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Air Resources Board seeks a Legal Admin to support the Office of Chief Counsel in Sacramento. Under supervision, you will assist attorneys, prepare legal documents, and help manage board materials and communications.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, travel, and IT support, while maintaining records and processing checks using appropriate systems. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to contribute to environmental policy and public

Qualifications

• Must include Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment.
• Final Filing Date: 10/17/2026.
• Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process a wide variety of legal documents, memoranda, letters, pleadings, and briefs with accuracy.
• Schedule meetings, arrange travel, handle travel claims, and coordinate IT and office support for the Legal Office.

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534634

Position #(s): 673-110-1138-XXX

Working Title: Legal Admin

Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)

$3,758.00 - $4,710.00 A

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify

CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Under general supervision of an Assistant Chief Counsel, the incumbent works directly with multiple attorneys, the Chief Counsel, Deputy Counsel, and other Assistant Chief Counsels as well as various staff. The Legal Office maintains primary responsibility to ensure compliance with statutory requirements necessary for adoption of regulations and litigation, and assists the Attorney General's Office with the defense and enforcement of regulations and other litigation matters.

A major portion of the position requires the incumbent to perform a wide variety of administrative assignments and related office work as well as prepare and process a variety of legal documents. This includes preparing inter-office and inter-agency memoranda and letters; maintaining follow-up records relating to legal matters in process and other legal forms that are prepared and processed; and tracking Board item materials and legal correspondence using SharePoint and/or other tracking systems. The incumbent also gathers and assembles documents for attorney cases and assists attorneys by preparing and processing a wide variety of legal documents, including but not limited to legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, motions, and legal opinions. Additional duties include scheduling and arranging meetings for attorneys, making travel arrangements and processing travel claims using Concur and CalATERS; preparing supply orders for the Legal Office; serving as point of contact for IT services for legal staff; assisting in troubleshooting computers, programs, and office equipment; processing and logging all incoming settlement and miscellaneous checks, preparing corresponding documents for accounting, and delivering checks to accounting. The incumbent receives and screens a variety of telephone calls and visitors and answers a wide variety of inquiries and refers inquiries to appropriate attorneys or staff.

The incumbent may attend CARB's monthly Board meetings in Sacramento and throughout the state; assist the Board Clerks in overseeing the operations of the hearings; and provide back-up assistance to the Board Administration and Regulatory Coordination Unit staff as needed.

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

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or including an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

Require Name on SQ

Require Job Control Number on SQ

Maximum number of pages: 2 (Arial font, 12 point, double spaced, 1-inch margins)

• Please describe the most fullfilling job that you have had to date and why.

Final Filing Date: 10/17/2026

Who 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).

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.