SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Justice seeks a Senior Legal Analyst in the Government Law Section. This hybrid, full-time role offers a monthly salary between $6,330 and $7,929, with new-to-state hires starting at the minimum.

The position is located in the Division of Civil Law, and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please indicate your preferred city when applying.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently under tight time constraints.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, ProLaw and Word.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ProLaw

Word

Job description

Job Overview

PARALEGAL, GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION – Department of Justice, JC-533698 – SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

$6,330.00 - $7,929.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026.

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office; travel and in person attendance may be required as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
• LEGAL ANALYST
• LEGAL ASSISTANT

Salary

• SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST $6,330.00 - $7,929.00
• LEGAL ASSISTANT $4,873.00 - $6,102.00A
• LEGAL ANALYST $5,529.00 - $6,922.00A

Job Type & Working Hours

• Hybrid
• Permanent, Full Time
• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Monday through Friday

Department Information

• 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" sectionof 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 .
• 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

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General Process is described at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-533698)and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or your diploma is required prior to appointment.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

This position requires exceptional organizational and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work independently and effectively under strict time constraints with all levels of management and staff, and occasionally the general public. The ideal candidate is an innovative and creative thinker who possesses strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. The candidate should be well versed in a variety of computer programs including Excel, Power Point, ProLaw, and Word, and should be able to quickly and thoroughly learn other programs. The candidate should be detail-oriented, possess good judgment, and maintain calm when high-pressure circumstances arise, responding quickly and thoroughly to deadlines. The candidate must maintain the utmost confidentiality and perform a range of duties that require tact, flexibility, and discretion. Some legal background is preferred but not a prerequisite.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.