Legal Analyst

California State Personnel Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,589 - 85,909; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in California is seeking a Legal Analyst who will provide paralegal support for the Appeals Division. Responsibilities include assisting administrative law judges and managing conflicting schedules. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model, requiring in-person work at least two days a week. The salary ranges from $6,146 to $7,698 per month, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal research and drafting legal briefs.
• Ability to manage conflicting schedules effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support for the Appeals Division.
• Assist administrative law judges with analytical tasks.
• Manage schedules and handle conflicts among different units.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

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About CalHR

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About This Role

Under the general supervision of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, Appeals Division, and under direct supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Legal Analyst provides paralegal support for the Appeals Division. The Legal Analyst works as an assistant to administrative law judges; handles paralegal duties which are analytical in nature.

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

Work Arrangements

• This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees will be required to work in-person at least four days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25.
• The office is located at 1810 16th Street, Sacramento
• Effective June 30, 2025 CalHR will remain at 2 days per week in office. This is subject to change based on operational needs.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Minimum Requirements

• SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
• LEGAL ANALYST

Salary

$6,146.00 - $7,698.00 per month

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

Special Requirements

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, 1" margins, and twelve-point Arial font.

1. As the analyst in charge of Calendaring, you are responsible for managing the schedules of different units that may have conflicting schedules. What steps would you take to resolve the conflicts? If the (resolved) schedule results in an uneven workload distribution between the units and/or individuals in the unit, how would you balance the workload?
2. Describe your experience in conducting legal research and drafting legal briefs. If you do not have experience with legal research or drafting legal briefs, please use any similar experience.

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.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.

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.

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:

• Experience working with calendaring and setting hearings
• Experience in legal research, writing and editing
• Highly organized and detail-oriented. Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to propose workable solutions in a tactful, constructive manner with staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with, and gain the confidence and support of, Board staff and customers
• Ability to learn and navigate complex computer systems, in addition to proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel
• Knowledge of state personnel laws and policies
• Excellent attendance required

Steps for how to apply before midnight, September 15th

- For more details of the job responsibilities (Duty Statement,), the minimum requirements, comp/benefits, how to apply and more click on the job posting link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=478532

- You will need to take the Senior Legal Analyst exam if you have not already. These are questions around your experience. Follow this link to the exam information: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1831

1. PLEASE view the details of the Examination Information and the Training and Experience Examination Preview in the exam link. This information will help you with the exam.
2. Click Apply -> Login or create a CalCareers account if you do not have one already. Then click Continue for the exam.
3. The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is an optional pathway to state civil service for people with disabilities. Visit the CalHR LEAP page for additional information.

- Once you have taken the exam, go back to the job posting and click Apply -> "I have eligibility" and complete your application. Make sure your application (not your resume) shows how your experiences aligns with the duty statement and meets the minimum qualifications.

- Attach your resume and responses to the Statement of Qualifications. See the "Special Requirements" section for details on the Statement of Qualifications.

Not attaching your response to the Statement of Qualifications questions on your application on CalCareers will prevent you from moving forward in the hiring process.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services, Law Practice, and Courts of Law

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