Paralegal, Government Law Section

Overview

We are seeking a motivated person who values a positive and empowering work environment. As a Senior Legal Analyst in the Government Law Section, you will work under the direction of the Senior Assistant Attorney General in performing administrative, technical, and analytical work to support the Government Law Section's mission (which is to provide legal advice and representation to the State's constitutional officers and agencies on a wide range of issues).

The Senior Legal Analyst ensures that a wide range of administrative processes and requirements for the Section are timely satisfied.

Among other things, specific duties include: independently reviewing and analyzing legal documents; drafting legal memoranda recommending courses of action to attorney; organizing and managing case files, investigative and discovery documents; arranging for and receiving service of process; identifying and interviewing witnesses and drafting witnesses  declarations; and assisting attorneys in work on ballot initiatives and election matters. The position requires substantial organizational skills, effective time management, clear written and oral communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and timely respond to emails.

• Independently reviewing and analyzing legal documents
• Drafting legal memoranda recommending courses of action to attorneys
• Organizing and managing case files, investigative and discovery documents
• Arranging for and receiving service of process
• Identifying and interviewing witnesses and drafting witnesses  declarations
• Assisting attorneys in work on ballot initiatives and election matters
• Demonstrating substantial organizational skills, effective time management, clear written and oral communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and timely respond to emails

• Job Code #: JC-500685
• Position #(s):
  
  -901
• Working Title:
  
  PARALEGAL, GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION
• Classification: SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
• Salary: $6,330.00 - $7,929.00 A
• Notes:
  New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable
• Shall Consider: LEGAL ASSISTANT
• Shall Consider: LEGAL ANALYST
• Number of Positions: 2
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento 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, Government Law Section

This position may be filled in either Sacramento (JC-500685), San Francisco (JC-500719), Los Angeles (JC-500730), and San Diego (JC-500745). Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the "Explanations" section of your State application. 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.

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. For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General s website at

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

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.