PARALEGAL, LICENSING SECTION

California Department of Justice; San Francisco (CA); Ibrido; USD 71.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

Job stability

Descrizione del lavoro

California Department of Justice in San Francisco is seeking a Paralegal in the Licensing Section to coordinate casework, audit ProLaw data, and support attorneys on licensing matters. The role involves handling a large caseload, preparing pleadings, and performing legal research to back case conclusions.

Work is hybrid with standard business hours; the Division of Civil Law Licensing Section supports enforcement for client agencies and may require hearings participation as needed.

Competenze

• Independently coordinate case work and manage a large caseload.
• Audit and validate ProLaw data for accurate documentation.
• Assist licensing attorneys by preparing pleadings, research, and trial preparation.

Mansioni

• Coordinate licensing cases and analyze investigative files referred by licensing agencies.
• Prepare accusations, statements of issues, petitions, defaults, and pleadings for filing.
• Provide litigation support and assist at administrative hearings when needed.

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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-533816

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

San Francisco 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!