Paralegal​/Program Analyst

Office of General Counsel

Annual Salary Range for Paralegal: $74,786 - $99,640

Annual Salary Range for Program Analyst: $92,960 - $123,943

FLSA Exempt for Program Analyst / FLSA Non-Exempt for Paralegal / Non-Union Represented

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is in-house counsel to the State Bar, providing a full range of services, including representation of the State Bar in all state and federal courts and before administrative agencies; advocacy of State Bar discipline and admission cases in the California Supreme Court; and providing legal advice to the State Bar Board of Trustees, and all State Bar entities, executives, and programmatic clients.

OGC provides legal advice and representation in the following areas: litigation, admissions and discipline, antitrust, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, bankruptcy, California Public Records Act, collections, contracts, copyright, governance, labor and employment, legislation, regulations and rules, real estate, regulatory work, and general corporate matters.

The Office of General Counsel seeks a highly motivated, analytical, detail-oriented professional to join our team. This position will primarily focus on coordinating and responding to requests for records under the California Public Records Act (CPRA), under the supervision of an Assistant General Counsel. Such tasks include, but not limited to:

• Drafting and sending responses to public records requests and ensuring compliance with the CPRA, including drafting initial responses that set out all applicable exemptions;
• Independently communicating with public records requestors to help them identify relevant documents and ensure effective interpretation of requests, as necessary;
• Working with offices within the State Bar to gather records and providing guidance and support to the offices to identify/locate responsive records;
• Independently reviewing documents and determining applicable exemptions and required red actions consistent with the CPRA and the State Bar Act;
• Researching eligible exemptions and stay abreast of changes to the CPRA and related legislation;
• Organizing records with particular attention to detail and maintaining excellent documentation of request status such that backup coverage can be provided during absences
• Educating and advising staff on CPRA obligations and procedures.

The position will also handle other legal and administrative support tasks under the supervision of an OGC attorney, including, but not limited to:

• Assisting with subpoena and discovery compliance, including reviewing requests, gathering responsive documents, coordinating with internal departments, drafting responses and tracking deadlines;
• Providing support for responding to government claims, including preparation of response letters and tracking deadlines;
• Conducting document review, analysis, and organization for litigation, audits, investigations, or other regulatory matters;
• Assisting with contract management , including drafting standard terms, tracking contract status, and maintaining files;
• Providing litigation support as needed including case management and litigation tracking; and
• Providing general support on projects or other assignments as assigned or directed by OGC attorneys, including involving the knowledge, interpretation, and application of State Bar policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job.

The ideal candidate has prior experience handling records requests (either under the CPRA or the Freedom of Information Act) in a government setting and a solid understanding of public record laws. They are highly skilled at managing competing priorities, analyzing sensitive documents for legal compliance, and communicating effectively within the organization and to members of the public. Candidates must possess excellent judgment and discretion, be able to work independently, identify legally sensitive information, apply exemption criteria, and produce clear and accurate written responses.

They must also be technologically adept, capable of navigating Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems and tracking tools to maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses.

The right candidate will also embody the State Bar's core values, particularly growth mindset, clarity, respect, and excellence. Additionally, they should align with the State Bar's mission, strategic plan, and goals of the office.

Definition

Under general supervision, a Paralegal assists with case planning, development, and management, legal research, client interviews, fact, information gathering, drafting and analyzing legal documents, and collecting, compiling, and utilizing technical information. Distinguishing Characteristics This is an experienced, journey-level classification providing paralegal assistance to other staff.…