Legal Operations Lead - POD Coordinator (Analyst II)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California seeks a POD Coordinator (Analyst II) to lead a POD of legal support staff in the Correctional Law section. You will delegate tasks, mentor team members, and liaise with Deputy Attorneys General and supervisors to ensure efficient operations and accurate court filings.

The role focuses on training, process improvement, and coordinating with multiple PODs across cities, including use of CM/ECF and other electronic filing portals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal office with paralegal or legal secretary background.
• Experience training and mentoring legal secretaries in civil litigation.
• Familiarity with Correctional Law and related practice areas.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the POD team and delegate assignments to POD members.
• Coordinate with Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) and supervisors for case support.
• Compile regular progress reports and align POD protocols with professional development programs.
• Assist with electronic filing portals and court filings for state and federal cases.

Skills

Legal office experience

Legal secretary

Paralegal

Training and mentoring

Correctional Law knowledge

Large, complex cases

Travel arrangements

Excel spreadsheets

Microsoft Office Suite

Smart Sheets

ProLaw

Data analysis and reporting

Strong communication

Tools

CM/ECF

Odyssey eFile

File & ServeXpress

TrueFiling

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Smart Sheets

ProLaw

Job description

State of California seeks a POD Coordinator (Analyst II) to lead a POD of legal support staff in the Correctional Law section. You will delegate tasks, mentor team members, and liaise with Deputy Attorneys General and supervisors to ensure efficient operations and accurate court filings.

The role focuses on training, process improvement, and coordinating with multiple PODs across cities, including use of CM/ECF and other electronic filing portals.