Paralegal, Antitrust Law Section, Public Rights Division

California Department of Justice; California; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job stability

Pension retirement

Job summary

California Department of Justice is seeking a Senior Legal Analyst (Paralegal) for the Antitrust Law Section, Public Rights Division. The role involves high-responsibility paralegal duties related to litigation and investigations, including data analysis, document preparation, trial support, and public complaint handling, with ProLaw coordination.

Positions are 12-month limited-term, full-time, located in the Public Rights Division (Los Angeles or San Francisco preferred), with hybrid telework.

Responsibilities

• Analyze files, facts and documents
• Summarize and organize data and information
• Perform legal research
• Assist with trial preparation
• Prepare legal documents
• Handle complaint intake from the public
• Act as Case Coordinator for ProLaw
• Maintain section files, logs and statistics
• Assist with section administrative matters

Tools

ProLaw

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor and/or the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Senior Legal Analyst independently performs a wide variety of the most responsible, varied and complex paralegal duties relating to litigation and investigations. These tasks include, but are not limited to: analyzing files, facts and documents, summarizing and organizing data and information, using computerized litigation support software, compiling data and gathering information, preparing legal documents, assisting with trial preparation, legal research, handling complaint intake from the public, acting as Case Coordinator for ProLaw, assisting in maintaining section files, logs and statistics and assisting with section administrative matters. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536148

Position #(s): 420-460-5333-901

Working Title: Paralegal, Antitrust Law Section, Public Rights Division

Classification: SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

$6,330.00 - $7,929.00 A (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.)

Shall Consider

LEGAL ANALYST: $5,529.00 - $6,922.00 A

# of Positions

2

Work Location

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Please note that all new-to-state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• This position is located in the Public Rights Division, Antitrust Section, and may be filled in Los Angeles or San Francisco. Please indicate your preferred city in your application.
• These are 12-month limited term positions, but may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become permanent based on operational needs.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at http://www.oag.ca.gov.

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.

Benefits of working for the State of California

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!