SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

Job Posting: Paralegal, Healthcare Rights and Access Section

Department of Justice

JC-522102

• Paralegal, Healthcare Rights and Access 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:

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Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Justice is responsible for protecting and serving the People and interests of California. Among other things, we represent the People of California in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, intermediate appellate courts, and Supreme Courts of California and the United States, and serve as legal counsel to state officers, and most state agencies.

The Healthcare Rights and Access Section serves as the lead in proactive healthcare work, representing the Attorney General in his independent capacity and coordinating this work with others in the Department of Justice, including the Solicitor General's Office, and other legal sections in the Public Rights and Civil Law Divisions. The Attorney General's Healthcare Rights and Access Section has comprehensive authority to work on any matters, including investigations, litigation, and legislation, that will increase and protect the affordability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare in the State of California. The Section is responsible for overseeing and leading all work in the areas of consumer healthcare rights, including healthcare competition and prescription drug marketing, nonprofit healthcare transactions, violations of antitrust laws in the healthcare context, healthcare privacy and civil rights, and reproductive and LGBTQ healthcare-related rights. The Healthcare Rights and Access Section is monitoring and defending against efforts that undermine the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Women's and LGBTQ health rights; reviewing nonprofit healthcare transactions; enforcing unfair competition and false advertisement laws against companies, providers, and individuals who are defrauding Californians; enforcing anti-competition laws to curb high drug pricing, and public health work on tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other products.

Under the direction of the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor of the Public Rights Division and the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the successful candidate for this position will perform a wide variety of complex paralegal duties in support of the Section's programs and processes. This position will focus on federal accountability work to ensure California's access to affordable and equitable healthcare, including against any threats from the federal administration. Our Deputy Attorneys General work often in teams that handle this proactive healthcare work in the Attorney General's Office, including difficult and complex legal work related to investigations, trials, and appeals on healthcare matters, which require the highest level of independent judgment. Therefore, experience supporting attorneys in complex and federal court matters is highly desirable.

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

Working Conditions

The candidate will need to go into the office once a month or as needed.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
• LEGAL ANALYST
• LEGAL ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522102

Position #(s):

420-149-5333-XXX

Working Title:

Paralegal, Healthcare Rights and Access 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

LEGAL ASSISTANT

$4,873.00 - $6,102.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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.

• This position is located in the Public Rights Division, Healthcare Rights & Access Section, and will be filled in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles and Sacramento.
• 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.
• 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://www.oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.
• For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General's website at http://www.oag.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• 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.

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. 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

Public Rights Division, Executive Unit

Attn: Ashley Takano (JC-510412)

1300 I Street, Suite 1030

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

Public Rights Division, Executive Unit

Ashley Takano (JC-510412)

1300 I Street, Suite 1030

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.

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 will have demonstrated strong analytical skills and computer skills, and have experience assisting with cases. Applicants should possess the ability to work independently or as a member of a team, take initiative, assume responsibility, and exercise good judgment. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The ideal candidate must also have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

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

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.