Job Posting: Paralegal, Civil Rights Enforcement Section

Department of Justice

JC-509585
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Paralegal, Civil Rights Enforcement Section
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

$6,330.00 - $7,929.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 3/27/2026

Job Description and Duties

The Civil Rights Enforcement Section enforces federal and state civil rights laws and the California and U.S. Constitutions through affirmative investigations and complex litigation in federal and state courts. Subject areas include children’s rights, racial justice, immigrants' rights, voting rights, disability rights, and housing. The Section houses the Bureau of Children’s Justice, the Disability Rights Bureau, and Racial Justice Bureau. In addition to representing the Attorney General in his independent capacity, the Section represents state agencies and state boards, including the California Civil Rights Department. The Section also implements various state laws, including the Racial and Identity Profiling Act of 2015 (Assembly Bill 953), Assembly Bill 1780 (ban on legacy and donor admissions in higher education), and AB 103 (immigration detention facility reviews).

 

Under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, Supervising Deputy Attorney General, or the designated Deputy Attorney General, the Senior Legal Analyst performs a wide variety of case management and analytical duties to assist attorneys and staff in investigations and complex litigation. These tasks include, but are not limited to, analyzing local court rules, assisting with court filings, interviewing and interacting with witnesses and members of the public, using litigation support software, assisting during evidentiary hearings, analyzing files, facts, and documents, summarizing and organizing data and information, compiling data and gathering information, preparing and finalizing investigatory and legal documents, investigations and trial preparation, legal research, assisting with maintaining section files, managing contracts with experts and third party vendors, and other administrative and case-related tasks as required. These positions will primarily support work related to ongoing litigation in federal courts across the country.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-509585
Position #(s):
420-470-5333-001
Working Title:
Paralegal, Civil Rights Enforcement Section
Classification:
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
$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.
LEGAL ANALYST
$5,529.00 - $6,922.00 A
LEGAL ASSISTANT
$4,873.00 - $6,102.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Civil Rights Enforcement Section.  

• This position may be filled in either San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, or Sacramento.  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.

• For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.

• Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at: http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams. To search for examinations by classification, please visit: CalCareers.

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 withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

 

 

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the “Explanations” section located at the bottom of page one on your 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. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams. To search for all online examinations offered by the California Department of Human Resources, please visit the Exam/Assessment Search page on the jobs.ca.gov (CalCareers) website.

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: 3/27/2026

Who 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).

How To Apply

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
Public Rights Division, Executive Unit
Attn: Sara Clementi
1300 I Street, Suite 1030
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
Public Rights Division, Executive Unit
Sara Clementi
1300 I Street, Suite 1030
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 - A writing sample is required and must be included. 
    Please note, failure to provide required application documents and follow instructions can result in the applicant being disqualified from the hiring process.
  • Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications will serve as documentation of each candidate’s skills, relevant experience, and ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please provide a written narrative for each question in separate, clearly labeled sections. Your response may be a typed, 2-page document, using 1-inch margins and 12-point font. Considering the Job Description and Duties and the Desirable Qualifications for this position, address the following questions:
    1. Why are you interested in civil rights legal work with the California Department of Justice?
    2. Describe your litigation experience, including at least two significant litigation matters in which you were recently involved in, and your specific responsibilities related to each matter.
    3. Describe your experience working on investigations, including your specific responsibilities.
    Please note, failure to provide required application documents and follow instructions can result in the applicant being disqualified from the hiring process.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Applicants should have demonstrated strong analytical, litigation, and paralegal skills. Familiarity with legal concepts and procedures is highly desirable. Experience with electronic discovery software, Relativity, CaseMap, Trial Director, LexisNexis (including CourtLink and Accurint), Westlaw (including PeopleMap), Power Point, Word and Excel is highly desirable, as are relevant linguistic skills and experience in investigations and complex litigation. The applicant should possess the ability to work independently or in a team setting, take initiative, assume high level responsibility, and exercise good judgment. Good verbal and written communication skills are critical.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Filing Information

Please 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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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