Job Posting: Business Litigation Senior Legal Analyst

Department of Justice

JC-515066
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Business Litigation Senior Legal Analyst
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: 5/15/2026

Job Description and Duties

If you enjoy working on a team of experienced and dedicated colleagues, the California Department of Justice, Business Litigation Section is looking for you! At the California Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General, you will be a part of a diverse group of over 5,000 professionals whose primary mission is to deliver fairness and equality under the law, through a broad spectrum of programs and services. The Business Litigation Section represents state agencies and officials in matters concerning the business of government and government regulation of business. We are recruiting motivated litigation professionals who want to work on interesting matters and in the public interest.

Under the direction of a Supervising Deputy Attorney General and the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the successful candidate for this position will perform a wide variety of paralegal duties in support of the section's litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts. These include:
  • Performing a variety of discovery-related tasks including organizing documents produced during discovery and drafting/reviewing responses to propounded discovery.
  • Summarizing depositions, interview transcripts, and other documents.
  • Preparing subpoenas and California Public Records Act requests.
  • Performing research, including the review of case-related social media and legal research on Lexis and Westlaw.
  • Working regularly with a variety of document management programs, including Prolaw, Relativity, TextMap, and others.
  • Working cooperatively with client IT representatives to gather electronic records and with the Department’s electronic discovery unit to organize those records.
As a Senior Legal Analyst, you may be required to sit at a computer terminal while performing regular duties for approximately six to eight hours a day and you may be required to travel throughout the state to participate in trials and conduct witness interviews.

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

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office, based on operational needs of the section.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-515066
Position #(s):
420-135-5333-901
Working Title:
Business Litigation Senior Legal Analyst
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.
# 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 Civil Law, The Business Litigation Section.  
  • 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. 
  • 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 applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  • For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at https://www.oag.ca.gov./
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.

Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-515066) 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.

Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the “Explanations” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application. LEAP eligibility should not be disclosed.

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

http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.

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.

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: 5/15/2026

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.

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
Joshua Quinones
Attn:
1300 i Street
Suite 1010-4
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
Joshua Quinones
1300 i Street
Suite 1010-4
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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    • A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Other application materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should include your name and have the title of “Statement of Qualifications”; be no more than 2 pages and in 12-point font; and consist of a narrative that describes any education, training, and experience that you have demonstrating the Desirable Qualifications listed in this job posting.

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:
  • Experience filing and serving documents electronically and by mail in state and federal courts.
  • Experience filing and serving documents in federal bankruptcy courts.
  • Experience assisting attorneys preparing for and during trial.
  • Experience assisting attorneys at remote depositions.
  • Experience reviewing discovery requests and assisting in production of documents.
  • Proficiency in Trial Director, Trial Pad, and courtroom presentation equipment such as projectors, iPads, and laptops.
  • Proficiency in Relativity or similar document management systems.
  • Experience in interviewing witnesses.
  • Experience in preparing trial exhibits and exhibit binders (both digital and paper).
  • Familiarity with local rules from California state and federal courts.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe PDFs.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Joshua Quinones
(916) 210-6818
joshua.quinones@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.

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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