Senior Legal Analyst

State of California; California; Presencial; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits (health, dental, and/

Paid holidays and personal/education

401(k) and 457(b) Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Commute Program

Descripción de la vacante

The Senior Legal Analyst supports a team of attorneys with various litigation related tasks for the Legal Affairs I and II Divisions and Legal, Audits and Charters Branch.

This position is headquartered in Downtown Sacramento, across from the California State Capitol, with the State offering comprehensive benefits and a typical state government work environment.

Formación

• Minimum Requirements: SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST and LEGAL ANALYST.
• Desirable Qualifications: strong spelling/grammar and business English usage, knowledge of legal terms and documents, excellent writing and communication skills, strong organization, proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, ability to manage diverse legal clerical work.
• Ability to analyze situations and take effective action.

Responsabilidades

• Supports a team of attorneys with various litigation-related tasks for the Legal Affairs I and II Divisions and Legal, Audits and Charters Branch.

Descripción del empleo

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment as part of a passionate and dedicated team full of legal professionals and administrative staff? Are you eager to expand your skills and experience while helping to make a difference in the lives of California's students? Then you may be the perfect fit for this position. We're looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our team, and support the work of the Legal Support Services Office in the Legal, Audits and Charters Branch.

The Senior Legal Analyst supports a team of attorneys with various litigation related tasks for the Legal Affairs I and II Divisions and Legal, Audits and Charters Branch.

This position is conveniently headquartered in the heart of Downtown Sacramento, right across from the beautiful California State Capital.

For specific details on the responsibilities of this position, please see the attached duty statement.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

CDE is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Additionally, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

For more information click here: E-Verify

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

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee's bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR's website: Benefits Summary

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
• LEGAL ANALYST

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, business English usage and correspondence.
• Knowledge of technical legal terms and various legal forms and documents and their processing.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, supplies, and equipment.
• Excellent writing skills to edit written material.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to ensure quality customer service and to communicate with other staff and those contacted in the work place.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize work assignments or projects.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform difficult legal clerical work, including the ability to process a large variety of legal documents
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.