Senior Legal Analyst

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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.

position details

job code #: jc-493709

position #(s):

-001

working title: senior legal analyst

classification: senior legal analyst

salary: $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.

# of positions: 1

work location: sacramento county

telework: hybrid

job type: permanent, full time

work shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm

work week: monday - friday

department: employment development department (edd). The edd is one of the largest state departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the edd has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the golden state. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks.

Working at edd presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with edd.

department website:

this is a re-advertisement, if you previously applied, you do not have to re-apply. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

this position offers a broad range of rewarding work for candidates that seek meaningful use of their paralegal experience. The employment development department (edd)'s legal office supports edd's mission of strengthening the economic vitality of californians and their communities.

under the general supervision of the staff services manager ii, the senior legal analyst independently performs the full range of the most responsible, varied and complex paralegal duties and analytical work, including:

• review and processing of subpoenas, grand jury subpoenas, federal administrative subpoenas, and search warrants.
• review and prepare written responses to requests for confidential information, researching and analyzing applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.
• represent edd in small claims court cases, provide assistance to the office of attorney general and edd attorneys with court and administrative hearing preparation, interview and prepare witnesses, gather documentation, and draft declarations, memorandum, and routine motions.
• use case management systems for gathering and tracking litigation information and discovery documents, and review and respond to public records act requests.
• assist edd attorneys with preparing and filing regulations with the office of administrative law and monitor progress of legislation and regulations.
• develop paralegal training material, train other paralegals, serve as a consultant to attorneys and others, and/or assume a lead capacity over other paralegals.

as an experienced paralegal, the senior legal analyst accomplishes assigned legal work on an expedited basis to meet strict, legally mandated deadlines with broad discretion and limited supervision; performs well under pressure and works cooperatively with attorneys, clerical staff, technical staff and the general public;…