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    Graduate Legal Assistant - Sacramento, United States - State of California

    State of California
    State of California Sacramento, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description and Duties


    Graduate Legal Assistants (GLA) in the Appeals, Writs and Trials section of the Criminal Law Division conduct legal and other research and assist in preparing a variety of legal documents, including briefs and memoranda.

    Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, GLAs may have the opportunity to assist in special investigations and gain courtroom experience.

    Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

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

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.



    • GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT
    Additional Documents


    • Job Application Package Checklist
    • Duty Statement
    Position Details


    Job Code #:
    JC-425649


    Position #(s):

    XXX

    Working Title:
    Appeals, Writs, and Trials - Sacramento


    Classification:

    GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT
    $5, $6,085.00

    # of Positions:

    Multiple


    Work Location:
    Sacramento County


    Telework:
    Hybrid


    Job Type:
    12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

    Department Information


    • These positions are located in the Division of Criminal Law, Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section and may be filled in Sacramento or Fresno (JC This JC is in connection with JC and JC
    • 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.
    • If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email
    • For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General's website at or more information about the department please visit the Attorney General's website at
    • Please visit our new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.
    Special Requirements


    • 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. The process is described at
    • The GLA examination may be found on-line at
    • GLA appointments are 12 month limited term and may become permanent to the DAG classification upon passing the California State Bar and successful work performance.
    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: 4/29/2024

    Who May Apply


    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 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


    Attn:
    Nicole Farrah (JC

    1300 I Street, 7th 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

    Nicole Farrah (JC

    1300 I Street, 7th 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 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


    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:


    An interest in and talent for detailed legal research and writing; oral advocacy skills; an ability to work efficiently under substantial time pressure; knowledge of criminal laws and procedures; trial advocacy experience; a willingness to travel as required on cases.

    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:
    Nicole Farrah

    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


    California Relay Service:
    TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

    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. If mailing your application, please reach out to the HR contact listed to ensure your application has been received.

    Working Conditions

    This is a hybrid position under current DOJ telework policy, that is subject to modification. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in-office most days, but some in-office attendance could be required. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings or other occasional operational needs.

    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.

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