- This position is eligible for remote-centric telework, which includes a minimum of three remote workdays per week. However, team coordination may require in-office work as needed and occasional travel. During onboarding and training, you will be required to report to one of the OSPD's offices daily.
- Travel is required 10% of the time.
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LEGAL ANALYST - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
- 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.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see the "Statement of Qualifications" section for instructions.
- Knowledge of legal research platforms, including Westlaw and Forecite.
- Knowledge of computer programs such as MS Office 365 Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and Excel), Zoom, FileMaker Pro, Adobe, and Word Perfect.
- Knowledge of California Style Manual, The Bluebook, California criminal law practice and procedure, California appellate practice and procedure, California Rule of Court, and the Rule of the Supreme Court of the United States.
- Ability to meet scheduled and last-minute deadlines.
- Ability to work in a traditional office and virtual team environment.
- Ability to communicate, problem-solve, and manage time effectively.
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable changes in case priorities and assignments.
- Ability to utilize the California Style Manual and/or The Bluebook to format citations in legal writing correctly.
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relations with all levels of staff relations with all levels of staff and with external agencies or court representatives.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information in compliance with applicable laws.
- Ability to learn and use technology to support paralegal-related tasks, including the use of databases and electronic court filing systems.
- Ability to use computer programs and legal research platforms in an efficient and effective manner.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to attend OSPD-provided training related to post-conviction appellate representation and technical skills to support the work (e.g., SharePoint, Word, Cal Style Manual, etc.)
- Please describe your experience and educational background performing the duties outlined in the Legal Analyst duty statement.
- How does the Office of the State Public Defender's mission align with your character and background?
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Description
Job Description and Duties
The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is seeking individuals with strong research and communication skills who are committed to advancing social justice.
OSPD's work is often at the cutting edge of criminal law and has been responsible for major developments in numerous areas of capital litigation, including litigating the right to due process and to a fair trial, the right to competent trial counsel, the admissibility of false and/or coerced confessions, racial bias in jury selection, violations of the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, and many other issues.
The Legal Analysts work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and caseworkers to provide paralegal support in capital appeals, non-capital appeals, habeas corpus proceedings, amicus briefing, systemic claims, and other matters in the California Supreme Court, the District Courts of Appeal, and the Superior Courts of California.
The Legal Analysts support the production of briefs of the highest caliber, develop and file preservation motions in the Superior Courts of California to maintain the integrity of an intricate document management system, maintain client confidentiality, and sensitively communicates with clients.
This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: May 30th, 2024, June 28th, 2024, July 30th, 2024, and August 29th, 2024.
Please take the short recruitment survey linked below:
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
OSPD has two regional offices in Oakland and Sacramento.
The Oakland office is located downtown in a modern high-rise building near the 12th Street BART station, a variety of delicious restaurants, and SacRT Light Rail, Downtown Commons, and plenty of shopping.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-429201
Position #(s):
Working Title:
Caseworker
Classification:
LEGAL ANALYST
$5, $6,524.00 A
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Office of the State Public Defender is legislatively mandated to focus its resources on post-conviction appellate representation in death penalty cases and improving indigent defense in California by providing assistance and training to county public defender offices, appointed private counsel, and counsel appointed to represent juveniles, and engaging in related efforts for the purpose of improving indigent defense.
OSPD is committed to promoting a workplace rooted in the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
We can best serve our clients and stakeholders when we have a diverse staff that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived experiences, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our colleagues.
An inclusive culture improves the quality of our work lives and makes us better advocates for our clients and better colleagues to each other.
OSPD encourages applications from all qualified individuals of any race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, and veteran status.
Department Website:
Application Instructions
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:
Until Filled
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.
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:
Office of the State Public Defender
Attn:
Human Resources -Twanna Moore
770 L Street, Suite 1000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Office of the State Public Defender
Human Resources -Twanna Moore
770 L Street, Suite 1000
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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
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:
Special Personal Requirements:
The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Vision, Dental, and Retirement benefits.
For more information on what is offered by the State of California, please visit the California Department of Human Resources CalHR and the California Public Employees' Retirement System CalPERS website.
Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Twanna Moore
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:
Denise Armendariz
California Relay Service:
TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
The SOQ must be single-spaced and written in narrative form, Times New Roman font, and no longer than 2 pages.
Please Note:
You will need to take and pass the Legal Analyst examination to establish list eligibility prior to a job offer.
Click on the link below to take the exam: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.
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.