PARALEGAL, LICENSING SECTION

California Department of Justice; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

California Department of Justice in Alameda County seeks a Senior Legal Analyst (Paralegal, Licensing Section) to independently coordinate licensing matters and audit ProLaw data for accuracy. The role involves handling a large caseload, preparing filings, and supporting attorneys in civil/administrative actions.

The position offers hybrid telework, standard full-time hours, and ongoing opportunities within the Licensing Section.

Qualifications

• Auditing and validation of ProLaw data to ensure accurate documentation.
• Independent case coordination and large caseload management.
• Prepare accusations, statements of issues, petitions, defaults, and associated pleadings for licensing cases.

Responsibilities

• Audit ProLaw data for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage a large caseload of licensing matters.
• Prepare accusations, statements of issues, petitions, defaults, and pleadings for licensing cases.
• Assist attorneys in case preparation for trial and at hearings; provide litigation support.

Tools

ProLaw

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Deputy Attorney General, and at the general direction of assigned Deputy Attorneys General, the candidate will independently work as a case coordinator for the Section, perform auditing and validation of ProLaw computer data to ensure accurate documentation; manage a large caseload of assigned matters; analyze and evaluate investigative files referred by licensing agencies and recommend action; prepare accusations, statements of issues, petitions, defaults, and associated pleadings on licensing cases for filing; assist attorneys in solving problems related to licensing matters; perform and summarize legal research to support a legal conclusion; complete projects as required; assist attorneys in the preparation of cases for trial and assist in the presentation of cases; provide litigation support in connection with civil/administrative actions; may assist attorneys with representation of client agencies at administrative hearings, all related to the enforcement work of the Licensing Section's client agencies.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of a Supervising Deputy Attorney General, and at the general direction of assigned Deputy Attorneys General, the candidate will independently work as a case coordinator for the Section, perform auditing and validation of ProLaw computer data to ensure accurate documentation; manage a large caseload of assigned matters; analyze and evaluate investigative files referred by licensing agencies and recommend action; prepare accusations, statements of issues, petitions, defaults, and associated pleadings on licensing cases for filing; assist attorneys in solving problems related to licensing matters; perform and summarize legal research to support a legal conclusion; complete projects as required; assist attorneys in the preparation of cases for trial and assist in the presentation of cases; provide litigation support in connection with civil/administrative actions; may assist attorneys with representation of client agencies at administrative hearings, all related to the enforcement work of the Licensing Section's client agencies.

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

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-533831

Position #(s)

420-117-5333-XXX

Working Title

PARALEGAL, LICENSING 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 ANALYST

$5,529.00 - $6,922.00 A

LEGAL ASSISTANT

$4,873.00 - $6,102.00 A

# of Positions

2

Work Location

Alameda County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

• These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Licensing Section.
• These positions may be filled in either San Francisco (JC-533816), or Alameda (JC-533831). 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.
• Pl ease 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 of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at http://www.oag.ca.gov .
• If you have already applied to JC-521470, you do not need to re-apply again.*

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 withholding. 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!