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Under the direction of a Supervising Deputy Attorney General, the paralegal will perform a wide variety of duties that include reviewing legal documents in new and class-action cases and assisting attorneys in obtaining evidentiary documents from client agency Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; contacting client agencies for factual information; interviewing witnesses; on occasion going to a prison to review records; performing routine legal research and drafting basic court pleadings and declarations; coordinating pretrial discovery requests; implementing automated litigation support systems; preparing documents for the opening and closing of files for internal administrative purposes and for notifying the client agency. In addition, the incumbent will also be responsible for providing litigation support to attorneys before and during trial by using software such as Relativity, Concordance, Case Map, Trial Director and TrialPad.
An ability to travel is required.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Salary- $6,146 - $7,698/month
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
Knowledge of federal and state court procedures, records, and organization; legal research and writing skills; good oral communication skills; ability to create good rapport with court, departmental staff, and public; strong organizational skills; ability and willingness to work under time and workload pressures; initiative and creativity in designing new programs and methods of organization; knowledge of or willingness to learn computer skills and advanced technology in the area of legal workload management.
Other InformationAdditional Documents
Department Information
- This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law section.
This position may be filled in either Sacramento (JC-478852), San Francisco (JC-478903), San Diego (JC-478924), or Los Angeles (JC-478916). 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at http://www.oag.ca.gov.
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General Process is described at: Assessments | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
- Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-478924) 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 STD 678 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. 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: 6/27/2025Who 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).
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
Civil - Stacey Martinez
Attn: Stacey Martinez (JC-478924)
Office of the Attorney General/Civil Law Division
1300 I Street, 10th Floor
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
Civil - Stacey Martinez
Stacey Martinez (JC-478924)
Office of the Attorney General/Civil Law Division
1300 I Street, 10th Floor
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 -
- Cover Letter
- Other -
- Writing Sample
Working Conditions
This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office, with 2-4 required in-person days each month. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally as needed.
Contact InformationThe Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Mei Thai
(415) 510-3627
Mei.Thai@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 Information on Application FilingPlease 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.
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. BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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