Senior Legal Analyst - Government Law & Elections

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California invites applications for a Senior Legal Analyst in the Government Law Section. The role supports constitutional officers and agencies by providing legal advice and representation on a wide range of issues.

You will independently review documents, draft memoranda, and manage case files and discovery materials. You will also coordinate service of process, interview witnesses, draft declarations, and assist attorneys with ballot initiatives and election matters while meeting

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills; capable of working under strict time constraints.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with common office and legal software (Excel, PowerPoint, ProLaw, Word).

Responsibilities

• Independently review and analyze legal documents.
• Draft legal memoranda recommending courses of action to attorneys.
• Organize and manage case files and discovery documents.
• Arrange for and receive service of process.
• Identify and interview witnesses; draft declarations.
• Assist attorneys on ballot initiatives and election matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Legal background preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ProLaw

Word

Job description

State of California invites applications for a Senior Legal Analyst in the Government Law Section. The role supports constitutional officers and agencies by providing legal advice and representation on a wide range of issues.

You will independently review documents, draft memoranda, and manage case files and discovery materials. You will also coordinate service of process, interview witnesses, draft declarations, and assist attorneys with ballot initiatives and election matters while meeting