Litigation Desk Coordinator

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

California Franchise Tax Board in Sacramento seeks an Analyst II - Litigation Desk Coordinator to manage the flow of litigation matters, review new litigation, monitor case activity, use FTB systems to analyze cases, assist in document production, and calendar deadlines to ensure all critical dates are met.

The role supports bureau efficiency through workload tracking, reporting, and process improvements, requiring strong organization and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Clear and professional written and oral communication.
• Handle confidential information discreetly.
• Apply analytical reasoning to evaluate procedures and workloads.
• Maintain strong organization while managing multiple litigation matters.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exercise sound judgment when interacting with attorneys and staff.
• Understand litigation processes including intake, calendaring, case tracking, and discovery-related tasks.
• Manage legal-document workflows and maintain litigation resources such as brief banks.
• Learn and apply bureau policies and procedures and manuals.
• Knowledge of FTB records and how they are maintained.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Organization

Independence

Teamwork

Judgment

Litigation knowledge

Case management

MS Office

Adobe

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance 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

The Litigation Bureau is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and analytically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate understands litigation processes, can manage multiple matters with competing deadlines, and communicates effectively with attorneys, state agencies, and internal staff.

The Analyst II - Litigation Desk Coordinator plays a central role in managing the flow of litigation matters for the Bureau. This includes reviewing and routing new litigation and government claims, monitoring case activity, using Franchise Tax Board (FTB)'s systems to analyze cases, assist in document production, and calendaring litigation deadlines to ensure all critical deadlines are met. The position also supports bureau efficiency by evaluating litigation practices, recommending improvements, and assisting with workload tracking and reporting.

The role requires managing legal-document workflows, maintaining key litigation resources such as the brief bank, and responding to staff inquiries regarding litigation procedures. The incumbent also reviews bureau practices and manuals across the full spectrum of the bureau's workloads to support consistency, efficiency, and operational improvement.

A full description of duties and responsibilities is provided in the attached Duty Statement.

Additional positions may become available (RPA 2627-00535).

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535067

Position #(s): 564-410-5393-XXX

Working Title: Litigation Desk Coordinator

Classification: ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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:

• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
• Handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly and discreetly
• Apply logical reasoning and analytical skills to evaluate procedures and workloads
• Maintain strong organization and accuracy while managing multiple litigation matters
• Work independently and collaboratively to complete assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with attorneys, staff, and external agencies
• Understand litigation processes, including intake, calendaring, case tracking, and discovery-related tasks
• Manage legal-document workflows and maintain litigation resources such as brief banks
• Learn and apply bureau policies, procedures, and operational manuals
• Knowledge of Franchise Tax Board (FTB)'s records and the form and manner in which those records are maintained
• Experience in training staff on operational processes or procedures
• Use case-management or tracking systems effectively
• Proficiently use common software tools, including Microsoft Office and Adobe products

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements".

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.

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Classification & Hiring Unit

[phone]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Carissa Lynch

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

EEO Contact:

Reasonable Accommodation Unit

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

Final Filing Date: 10/22/2026