SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

Job Description and Duties The Tort and Condemnation Section provides legal representation to California State agencies, government officials, law enforcement officers, and employees.
Our team is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to our clients who trust and expect the Attorney General’s Office to provide top-tier representation on a broad range of issues.
Our highly skilled deputies pride themselves on providing aggressive, proactive, and progressive litigation strategies and are committed to cultivating long-term client relationships.
Torts and Condemnation is looking for a Senior Legal Analyst to join our San Diego team.
The analyst will work under the general supervision of the section’s Supervising Deputy Attorneys General.
The analyst will independently perform a wide variety of the most complex and sensitive paralegal duties.
Paralegals assist Deputy Attorneys General in litigating and trying complex cases.
Paralegals review and analyze client agency requests for legal services, draft and respond to discovery, perform legal research, design and conduct investigations, interview and prepare witnesses, gather documentation, draft declarations, analyze evidence such as medical records, summarize and categorize deposition transcripts, create manual and computerized systems for managing discovery documents, analyze and summarize trial evidence, prepare expert contracts and manage billings, assist attorneys in preparing expert witnesses for depositions and trial testimony, analyze and summarize expert witness statements, organize and prepare cases for trial, attend trials as needed, and otherwise assist attorneys in litigation.
The paralegal should possess the necessary skills to assist Deputy Attorneys General fully with maintaining, managing, and creating systems for gathering and tracking litigation information; including the use of document management technology related to civil litigation, including substantial e-discovery issues.
The paralegal will also assist in gathering, managing, reviewing, and producing documents responsive to requests under the California Public Records Act.
The paralegal may also assist the Supervising Deputy Attorneys General in various administrative tracking and reporting functions.
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com/r/P7X675V Working Conditions This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office, with 2-3 required in-person days each month.
Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally as needed.
Job Code #: JC-414554 Position #(s): 420-187-5333-XXX Working Title: PARALEGAL, TORT AND CONDEMNATION SECTION Classification: SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST $5,967.
00 - $7,474.
00 A Shall Consider: LEGAL ANALYST $5,212.
00 - $6,524.
00 A LEGAL ASSISTANT $4,593.
00 - $5,751.
00 A Work Location: San Diego County 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, Tort & Condemnation and may be filled in Los Angeles (JC-414497) or San Diego (JC-414554).
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.
For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.
oag.
ca.
gov .
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-414554) 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.
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.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/22/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice Attn: Rachel Thurman (JC-414554) Office of the Attorney General/Civil Law Division 1300 I Street, 10th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Rachel Thurman (JC-414554) Office of the Attorney General/Civil Law Division 1300 I Street, 10th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.
CalCareers.
ca.
gov.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Other - Writing Sample Other - Cover Letter Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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: Demonstrated experience in legal support, including litigation defense.
Ability to work independently, often under time constraints, and provide high-level assistance to attorneys.
Ability to establish rapport with section attorneys, paralegals, client agencies, and the public.
Experience in complex litigation is desirable.
Computer literacy is necessary with experience in document management and working with voluminous records and electronic data.
Applicants with strong writing, research and organizational skills are preferred.
Knowledge of the Government Claims Act is preferred.
Benefits 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.
Hiring Unit Contact: Natalie Gedjeyan (213) 269-6532 Natalie.
Gedjeyan@doj.
ca.
gov 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 (916) 210-7580 EERROffice@doj.
ca.
gov 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.