Paralegal

•Employment Law Section Department of Justice

JC-530949

•Paralegal

•Employment 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:

10/8/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties If you're a motivated paralegal who enjoys working with others in a team environment, the California Department of Justice, Employment Law Section is looking for you! Housed within our Division of Civil Law, our Employment Law Section defends state agencies in employment lawsuits, conducts workplace investigations for state agencies, and handles various types of administrative law matters. We are looking for qualified, committed paralegals to assist deputy attorneys general in state and federal court as well as in administrative hearings. As a valued member of our legal team, your paralegal duties would include: Performing a variety of discovery-related tasks including drafting/reviewing responses to propounded discovery such as interrogatories, requests for admissions and production of documents, organizing documents produced during discovery

Summarizing and categorizing deposition and interview transcripts and records

Preparing subpoenas, and preparing public records act requests, among other things

Researching cases which may include social media research, legal research and other research through online tools such as Lexis and Westlaw.

Working regularly with a variety of document management programs including ProLaw, Relativity, TextMap, and others.

Working cooperatively with client IT representatives to gather electronic records and data and with the Department's electronic discovery unit to process and organize that data.

Working with attorneys in subpoenaing and interviewing witnesses, preparing exhibits, and performing other tasks needed for trial preparation; traveling to other counties to attend lengthy trials and administrative hearings as part of a trial team. The Legal Analyst may be required to sit at a computer terminal while performing regular duties for approximately six to eight hours a day; ability to travel is required. The Legal Analyst must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the Oakland office, with 2-3 required in-person days each week while the candidate is on probation, and opportunities to telework potentially expanding once the candidate passes probation. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally 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 Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-530949

Position #(s): 420-192-5333-XXX

Working Title:

Paralegal

•Employment Law 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

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Positions:

1

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8 AM to 5 PM

Work Week:

Monday to Friday Department Information

This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section.

This position may be filled in either Alameda (JC-530949), or Sacramento (JC-530718). 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.

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. Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-530949) 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 State Application (STD 678) form. Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General.

Process is described at:

https://jobs.ca.gov. 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:

10/8/2026