LEGAL ANALYST

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excluded from bargaining

Statewide Training program

Diverse workforce

Convenient transportation options

Job summary

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) seeks a Legal Analyst in our Legal Division to assist Labor and Employment Attorneys. The Legal Analyst will play an integral role in daily operations, sharpening professional experience with challenging projects.

Ideal candidates have passed the Legal Analyst Examination, are excited about labor and employment law, are organized, detail oriented, and excellent communicators in writing and person.

Qualifications

• Is qualified, has taken, and passed the Legal Analyst Examination
• Is excited about labor and employment law
• Is ambitious, motivated, and highly driven
• Is efficient, organized and detail oriented
• Is a great planner, takes initiative, and is forward-thinking
• Has strong knowledge and understanding of the California Style Manual
• Has extensive experience with drafting pleadings and motions
• Thrives on providing superior customer service

Skills

Paralegal support

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Drafting motions

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

$5,694.00 - $7,130.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026

Job Description and Duties

Calling all Paralegals and Legal Professionals! Are you ready to advance your career to the next level? Are you looking for a legal career that not only aligns with your personal goals of work-life balance, but also your professional goals for job security and potential advancement? Then make your move and opportunity to work for the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)!
CalHR is seeking a Legal Analyst in our Legal Division to assist our highly talented team of Labor and Employment Attorneys. The Legal Analyst will play an integral role in our daily operations, all while sharpening their professional experience and acquiring more challenging and diverse projects.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Is qualified, has taken, and passed the Legal Analyst Examination [ jobs.ca.gov ]
• Is excited about labor and employment law
• Is ambitious, motivated, and highly driven
• Is efficient, organized and detail oriented
• Is a great planner, takes initiative, and is forward-thinking
• Is a great communicator, both in-person and in writing
• Is eager to conduct legal research and analysis
• Has strong knowledge and understanding of the California Style Manual
• Has extensive experience with drafting pleadings and motions
• Thrives on providing superior customer service

Special CalHR Employee Benefits

• Excluded from bargaining
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities in our Statewide Training program either on-site or online.
• Diverse Workforce where your experience, expertise and opinions are valued
• Convenient transportation options, including light-rail, pre-tax parking, shopping, and a variety of nearby restaurants.

If your career goals align with our objectives, and join our dynamic Legal team!

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

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
Merit Salary Adjustment (MSA): Every 12 months, based on performance, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LEGAL ANWALTER

LEGAL ANALYST $5,694.00 - $7,130.00L New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) oversees a wide range of matters related to employee salaries and benefits, job classifications, civil rights, training, exams, recruitment, and retention. For most employees, many of these matters are determined through the collective bargaining process managed by CalHR.

Our Mission: To serve as the trusted advisor to our strategic partners and the public, providing exceptional human resource services and guidance in developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our Vision: Shaping California’s future of public service excellence with fair and equitable employment opportunities and a diverse, engaged workforce.

Core Values: People Centric, Leadership, Accountability, DEIA, Integrity, and Transparency.

Please note, CalHR is not an E-Verified employer.

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.
1. Please describe your level of knowledge and experience in providing paralegal support, including the number of attorneys you supported.
2. Please describe your level of knowledge and experience in drafting, proofing and editing legal documents, including legal correspondence, motions and/or court pleadings.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.

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:

• Knowledge and experience in civil litigation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the California Style Manual
• Knowledge in proofing and editing, legal documents and identifying case citations
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and short timelines
• Ability to work with multiple levels of staff and management
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Interpersonal skills
• Ability to prepare correspondence independently, with minimal grammatical errors
• Ability to professionally and effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Keen attention to detail
• Punctuality, dependability, and reliability
• Ability to meet the position requirement of maintaining a work schedule of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits. Please visit our new Benefits website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov for more information!

CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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.

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.

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Per CCR 249.3 we may fill additional positions from this recruitment.

Take the online Legal Analyst exam to become list eligible for this position.

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 workplace. 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.