Overview

This position is located in the United States and offers hybrid telework.

Working Title: Senior Legal Analyst
Classification: SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
Job Code #: JC-534399
Position #: 413-299-5333-001

of Positions: 1

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Headquarters option: Oakland or Sacramento.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Senior Legal Analyst provides the most experienced paralegal and legal analytical support to attorneys in the most complex areas of law. Duties include:

• Perform legal research assignments on substantive and procedural issues
• Independently conduct detailed reviews and assess legal issues for supervisor review
• Assist in drafting pleadings for attorney review
• Assist with the production of documents in response to subpoenas, discovery, and Public Records Act requests

Requirements

Applicants must attach/upload all required documents to verify that they meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If required documentation is not provided, the application package will be marked incomplete and will not be considered for an interview.

Required application materials include:

• Exam list eligibility (refer to exam list eligibility)
• Transfer eligibility (if applicable, for current/former civil service employees)
• Statement of Qualifications
• Resume
• Cover letter

Completed application packages and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/20/2026.

Application & Eligibility

Who may apply includes 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 (attach your letter if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other eligibility may be considered if 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).

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $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.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Location

United States (hybrid). Headquartered in Oakland or Sacramento.