SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

State of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Justice, is hiring a Senior Legal Analyst in the Government Law Section. The position supports legal advisory work for constitutional officers and agencies, with responsibilities including document analysis, drafting memoranda, and case-file management.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, and the work arrangement offers hybrid telework with possible in-office presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements are listed in the Class Specification and may include eligibility and fingerprint checks.
• Professional skills include strong organizational, time-management, and written/oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze legal documents and draft memoranda with recommended actions.
• Organize and manage case files and discovery materials; arrange service of process.
• Assist attorneys on ballot initiatives and election-related matters and support deadlines.

Skills

Senior Legal Analyst

Legal Analyst

Legal Assistant

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ProLaw

Word

Job description

Job Posting:PARALEGAL, GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION

Department of Justice

JC-533584 -

JC-533584 - PARALEGAL, GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION
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

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.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
• LEGAL ANALYST
• LEGAL ASSISTANT

SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST $6,330.00 - $7,929.00A 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 - $6,102.00A

LEGAL ANALYST

$5,529.00 - $6,922.00A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Week:

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-533584) 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.

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.

Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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.