Senior Legal Analyst - Sacramento, United States - State of California

Description

Job Description and Duties

Will Consider Legal Analyst.

The Sacramento Legal Office is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Senior Legal Analyst/Legal Analyst.

Under the general direction of an Assistant Chief Counsel and an Attorney, who has responsibility for the tasks performed, the Senior Legal analyst performs a wide range of duties in connection with civil litigation and administrative hearings.

The incumbent will investigate and analyze facts and documents in connection with civil litigation in tort, environmental, real property, contract, labor, and transportation areas of law; read and understand statutes, court decisions, legal documents and similar material; assist with the discovery process and organization; when delegated by the Attorney, drafts interrogatories and responses to interrogatories; assist Attorney in trial preparation by interviewing witnesses, complainants and defendants concerning the facts of the case; provide historical research for the Attorney by collecting and analyzing evidence and by summarizing deposition transcripts; assists in administrative proceedings by preparing drafts of accusations and statements of issues; assembles facts and exhibits for trial; coordinates with expert witnesses; prepare trial binders for the Attorney; design and run evidentiary computer presentations during trial; work cooperatively with Attorneys, clerical staff, technical staff and the general public; and researches eminent domain cases and prepares appropriate pleadings; prepare legislative histories and tracks legislation; and manage case docket information to comply with court required filings.

The Caltrans Legal Division is comprised of five offices statewide, including its headquarters office near the State Capitol in Sacramento and offices in Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego and Fresno.

Our overall environment is both supportive and challenging where staff is given substantial responsibility at every stage.

As an employee of the State of California, the total compensation and benefits are excellent. This includes holidays, vacation and sick leave (or annual leave), health, dental, vision and pension benefits.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Legal Analyst Exam.

For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

The Senior Legal Analyst Exam is located here:
CalCareers


Legal Analyst Exam:
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The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Apply today to join our team We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.

PARF# / JC-430420

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

Working Conditions

Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

Will have to perform work duties in different court rooms throughout the state and therefore, this position does require travel.

Telework may be available, but some in-office work and travel is required.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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  SENIOR
  LEGAL ANALYST
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  LEGAL ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details


Job Code #:
JC-430420


Position #(s):

XXX

Working Title:
Senior Legal Analyst


Classification:

SENIOR
LEGAL ANALYST
$5, $7,474.00 A


Shall Consider:

LEGAL ANALYST
$5, $6,524.00 A

# of Positions:

Multiple


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission:
Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment

Caltrans Vision:
A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website:
Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant:


Director's EEO Policy:

Director's EEO Policy Statement:
Special Requirements

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

A Statement of Qualifications 2 pages or less is required.

Using the Duty Statement clearly demonstrate how your experience meets the qualifications for a Senior Legal Analyst or Legal Analyst.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Here is a list of evaluation agencies:
Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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: 5/17/2024

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.

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 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 Transportation


Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento, CA

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento, CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

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


Human Resources Contact:
Julie Millard


Hiring Unit Contact:
Tausha Gray

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:
Caltrans EEO Office


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

Important Application Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.

For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC , PARF# and title of the position (Senior Legal Analyst or Legal Analyst) must be included on the STD.

678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.


NOTE:

Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD This page is for examination use only.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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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.