SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

Job Posting: Paralegal, Environmental Justice and Protection Section

Department of Justice

JC-519670

• Paralegal, Environmental Justice and Protection 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: 7/6/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, Supervising Deputy Attorney General, or the designated Deputy Attorney General, the Senior

Legal Analyst performs a wide variety of paralegal duties relating to investigations, litigation, and other matters handled by the Environmental Justice and Protection

Section at the California Attorney General's Office. These tasks include, but are not limited to: researching, compiling, and analyzing facts, data, and documents; using

and advising on computerized litigation support software, such as Relativity; preparing draft legal documents; assisting with trial preparation, legal research, and

communications with the public; acting as Case Coordinator for ProLaw; assisting in maintaining files, logs, and statistics; and assisting with administrative matters for

the management of the Section.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
• LEGAL ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-519670

Position #(s):

420-432-5333-XXX

Working Title:

Paralegal, Environmental Justice and Protection Section

Classification:

SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

$6,330.00 - $7,929.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

LEGAL ANALYST

$5,529.00 - $6,922.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Environment Justice and Protection Section.
• This position may be filled in either Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the Explanations section of your state application.
• 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 withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Explanations" section located at the bottom of page one on your state application.
• JC-519670 must be clearly stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your 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. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.
• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams. To search for all online examinations offered by the California Department of Human Resources, please visit the Exam/Assessment Search page on the jobs.ca.gov (CalCareers) website.

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: 7/6/2026

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.

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

TSU - I Street Drop-off

Attn: Ashley Takano (JC-519670)

Office of Human Resources/Testing & Selection Unit

1300 I Street, Main Lobby

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

TSU - I Street Drop-off

Ashley Takano (JC-519670)

Office of Human Resources/Testing & Selection Unit

1300 I Street, Main Lobby

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 - A cover letter is also required.

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:

Applicants should have demonstrated strong analytical and paralegal skills. Familiarity with legal concepts and procedures is highly desirable. Experience with electronic discovery software, Relativity, CaseMap, Trial Director, Power Point, Word and Excel is highly desirable, as are relevant linguistic skills and experience in investigations and complex litigation. The applicant should possess the ability to work independently or in a team setting, take initiative, assume high level responsibility, and exercise good judgment. Good verbal and written communication skills are critical.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:

Ashley Takano

(916) 210-7819

ashley.takano@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 Application Filing Information

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.