LEGAL ANALYST

State of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Legal Analyst in the Public Rights Division, Charitable Trusts Section. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid telework and is based in the United States.

The analyst will assist attorneys with investigations, discovery, trial preparations and trials, and with administrative enforcement actions. They will also update indices and databases related to the supervision and regulation of the nonprofit sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements are defined in the Class Specification.
• LEGAL ANALYST.

Responsibilities

• The Legal Analyst’s duties include assisting attorneys with investigations, discovery, trial preparations and trials, and with administrative enforcement actions.
• Duties also include updating and maintaining indices and databases related to the supervision and regulation of the nonprofit sector.

Job description

Job Posting:Legal Analyst, Public Rights Division, Charitable Trusts Section

Department of Justice

JC-530755 -

JC-530755 - Legal Analyst, Public Rights Division, Charitable Trusts Section

LEGAL ANALYST

$5,529.00 - $6,922.00 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: 9/28/2026

The Legal Analyst’s duties include assisting attorneys with investigations, discovery, trial preparations and trials, and with administrative enforcement actions. Duties also include updating and maintaining indices and databases related to the supervision and regulation of the nonprofit sector.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LEGAL ANALYST

Classification

LEGAL ANALYST $5,529.00 - $6,922.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

2

Work Location

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Attorney General through the Charitable Trusts Section regulates charities, charitable trusts, and professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf. The Charitable Trusts Section investigates and brings legal and administrative actions to enforce the registration and reporting requirements, recovers charitable assets on behalf of the People of the State of California, addresses violations of corporate governance, and protects the public from fraudulent or abusive fundraising practices.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. 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 .

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the “Explanations” section located at the bottom of page one on your state application.
• JC-530755 must be clearly stated in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your state application.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.
• The De partment of Justice may consider a Training & Development (T&D) assignment for this recruitment. If you are applying for a T&D assignment, please note \"T&D\" in the \"Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application (STD 678) form.
• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams . To search for all online examinations offered by the California Department of Human Resources, please visit the Exam/Assessment Search page on the jobs.ca.gov (CalCareers) website.

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).

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:

Applicants should demonstratestrong analytical and paralegal skills. Familiarity with legal concepts and civil and probateprocedureis highly desirable. Experience with electronic discovery software, Relativity, CaseMap, Trial Director, Power Point, Word and Excel is highly desirable, as are relevant linguistic skills and experience in investigations and complex litigation. The applicant should possess the ability to work independently or in a team setting, take initiative, assume high - level responsibility, and exercise good judgment. Good oraland written communication skills are critical.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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 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.