Legal Analyst

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR); Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning and development

Diverse workforce

Transit options

Job summary

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) seeks a Legal Analyst in its Legal Division to support a team of Labor and Employment Attorneys. The role involves legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and delivering high-quality client service.

Ideal candidates have passed the Legal Analyst Examination, excel in labor and employment law, and demonstrate organization, initiative, and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Passed the Legal Analyst Examination.
• Interest in labor and employment law.
• Efficient, organized and detail oriented.
• Great planner with initiative and forward-thinking.
• Strong communication skills, in person and in writing.
• Experience in legal research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist Labour and Employment Attorneys in daily operations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on assigned matters.
• Provide superior customer service and clear correspondence.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings and motions

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Job description

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be 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.

• The office is located at 1810 16th Street, Sacramento
• Please note, CalHR is not an E-Verified employer.

Job Description And Duties

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.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LEGAL ANALYST

Classification

LEGAL ANALYST

$5,694.00 - $7,130.00 L/month

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

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.

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.