PARALEGAL, GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION
California Department of Justice
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Job summary
The California Department of Justice is seeking a Senior Legal Analyst in the Government Law Section to support the State's constitutional officers and agencies with legal advice and representation. You will assist with administrative, technical, and analytical work, manage case files, review documents, and help with elections matters under the Senior Assistant Attorney General.
This hybrid role in San Francisco County features a 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule, permanent full-time employment, and
Qualifications
- Experience reviewing legal documents and drafting memoranda.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Independently review and analyze legal documents and draft memoranda.
- Organize and manage case files, investigative and discovery documents.
- Assist attorneys in work on ballot initiatives and election matters.
Skills
Job description
We are seeking a motivated person who values a positive and empowering work environment. As a Senior Legal Analyst in the Government Law Section, you will work under the direction of the Senior Assistant Attorney General in performing administrative, technical, and analytical work to support the Government Law Section's mission (which is to provide legal advice and representation to the State's constitutional officers and agencies on a wide range of issues). The Senior Legal Analyst ensures that a wide range of administrative processes and requirements for the Section are timely satisfied. Among other things, specific duties include: independently reviewing and analyzing legal documents; drafting legal memoranda recommending courses of action to attorney; organizing and managing case files, investigative and discovery documents; arranging for and receiving service of process; identifying and interviewing witnesses and drafting witnesses' declarations; and assisting attorneys in work on ballot initiatives and election matters. The position requires substantial organizational skills, effective time management, clear written and oral communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and timely respond to emails.
We are seeking a motivated person who values a positive and empowering work environment. As a Senior Legal Analyst in the Government Law Section, you will work under the direction of the Senior Assistant Attorney General in performing administrative, technical, and analytical work to support the Government Law Section's mission (which is to provide legal advice and representation to the State's constitutional officers and agencies on a wide range of issues). The Senior Legal Analyst ensures that a wide range of administrative processes and requirements for the Section are timely satisfied. Among other things, specific duties include: independently reviewing and analyzing legal documents; drafting legal memoranda recommending courses of action to attorney; organizing and managing case files, investigative and discovery documents; arranging for and receiving service of process; identifying and interviewing witnesses and drafting witnesses' declarations; and assisting attorneys in work on ballot initiatives and election matters. The position requires substantial organizational skills, effective time management, clear written and oral communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and timely respond to emails.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job Code #: JC-533584
Position #(s): 420-123-5333-901
Working Title PARALEGAL, GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION
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 ASSISTANT $4,873.00 - $6,102.00 A
LEGAL ANALYST $5,529.00 - $6,922.00 A
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: San Francisco County
Telework Hybrid
Job Type Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Work Week Monday through Friday
- This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Government Law Section.
- This position may be filled in either Sacramento (JC-533569), San Francisco (JC-533584), Los Angeles (JC-533694), and San Diego (JC-533698). Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the "Explanations" section of your State application.
- 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.
- The Department of Justice may consider a Training & Development (T&D) assignment for this recruitment. If you are applying for a T&D assignment, please note "T&D" in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application (STD 678) form.
- 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.
- For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov .
- 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!
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