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<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>DEPARTMENT STATEMENT</b><br>
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SUMMARY</b></div><p>
Under general direction and supervision of the Staff Services Manager I in coordination with the Assistant Chief Counsel, the incumbent will provide accusation preparation, and trial preparation and hearing support to seven attorneys. Incumbents will work directly with the ABIS automated data management system in the preparation of accusations for attorney review and approval. Other duties required are to perform routine legal work such as, routine legal research, writing basic legal documents (i.e., motions, decisions, etc.), and providing routine legal documents such as, certified copies, proofs of service, etc.</p><p><br>
You will find additional information about the job in the <b>Duty Statement</b>.</p>
</div><p></p><div><p>Working Conditions</p>
<p></p><div>Telework is three days a week with additional in office days based on business need.</div><div><br>
If the employee is working at an alternate work location during telework, they are required to maintain a safe working condition at the approved site, abide by the Departments Telework Policy and Ergonomic Policy, and agree to maintain a distraction-free remote work environment. Further, employees are required to be available through various forms of communication during work hours.</div>
</div></div><p></p><div><div><p>Minimum Requirements</p>
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.<ul><li>
LEGAL ASSISTANT</li></ul>
</div><div><p>Additional Documents</p>
<ul><li>Job Application Package Checklist</li><li>
Duty Statement</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div><p>Position Details</p>
<div><div><div><b>Job Code #:</b> </div><div>JC-490853
</div></div><div><div><b>Position #(s):</b>
</div><div><div>024-054-1820-002</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Working Title:</b> </div><div><b>Legal Assistant</b>
</div></div></div><div><div><b>Classification:</b> </div><div>LEGAL ASSISTANT
<div>$4,873.00 - $6,102.00 A
</div>New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
</div></div><div></div><div><div><b># of Positions:</b> </div><div>1
</div></div><div><div><b>Work Location:</b> </div><div>Sacramento County
</div></div><div><div><b>Telework:</b> </div><div>Hybrid
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Type:</b> </div><div>Permanent, Full Time
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Facility:</b> </div><div>Headquarters
</div></div></div></div></div><div><p>Department Information</p>
<div><p>This position is located in the Headquarters Office of Legal Services - Natomas area and includes FREE PARKING.<br>
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To take the Legal Assistant exam, please click here.</p><div><br>
Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must certify through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).</div>
</div><p>Department Website: http://www.abc.ca.gov
</p></div></div><div></div><div><div><p>Special Requirements</p>
<div></div><div><p><b>A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Statement of Qualifications Section below for instructions.</b><br>
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A background investigation and fingerprinting are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position.</p><p>
Interested individuals shall submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through CalCareers Account www.jobs.ca.gov) and all other required documents as detailed in the job announcement.<br>
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<b>A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be included with your application when education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.</b></p><p>
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.</p><p>
Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for the position.</p><div>
Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.</div><div><br>
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), 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 (SSN), birth date, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.</div><div></div><div><br>
Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.</div><br>
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</div></div><div><p>Application Instructions</p>
<div><p>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.
</p>Final Filing Date: 9/18/2025
<p><b>Who May Apply</b></p>
<div>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.
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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).
</div><p><b>How To Apply</b></p>
<div>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:<br>
<div><p><b>Address for Mailing Application Packages</b></p>
<p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p><br>
<div></div><div><div><div>Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
</div><div>Headquarters
</div><div>Attn: Ginger Valdez
</div><div>3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
</div><div></div><div>Sacramento, CA 95834
</div></div></div></div><div><p><b>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</b></p>
<p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p><br>
<div></div><div><div><div><div>Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
</div><div>Headquarters
</div><div>Ginger Valdez
</div><div>3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
</div><div></div><div>Sacramento, CA 95834
</div><div></div><div>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Required Application Package Documents</b></p>
<p>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:
</p><ul><li>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.</li>
<li>Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.</li>
<li>School Transcripts</li>
<li>Statement of Qualifications -
<p>Candidates are <b>REQUIRED</b> to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard State application (Examination/Employment Application STD 678). Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered. Resumes or Cover Letters <b>DO NOT</b> take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Please see the SOQ instructions below for content and formatting information</p></li>
</ul></div>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.
</div></div></div><div><p>Desirable Qualifications</p>
<div>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:
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Knowledge of basic legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures; use of legal reference material; and legal office management principles.<br>
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The ability to reason logically; analyze situations accurately and recommend an effective course of action; write effectively; prepare reports and summary sheets set forth a statement of the facts, applications of the relevant law, and conclusions; read and understand statutes, court decisions, legal documents, and similar material; work cooperatively with attorneys, clerical staff, technical staff, and the general public; and explain the provision of law, procedures, and problems to persons contacted in the work.
</div></div><div><p>Benefits</p>
<div>Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
</div></div><div><p>Contact Information</p>
<div><p>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.
</p><p><b>Department Website:</b> http://www.abc.ca.gov
</p><p><b>Human Resources Contact:
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Ginger Valdez<br>
(916) 419-2557<br>
Ginger.Valdez@abc.ca.gov
</p><p><b>Hiring Unit Contact:
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Catherine Cobb<br>
(916) 285-8532<br>
Catherine.Cobb@abc.ca.gov
</p><div><p>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.
</p><b>EEO Contact:</b><br>
Angela Shaffer<br>
(916) 285-8519<br>
Angela.Shaffer@abc.ca.gov
</div><p>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.
</p></div></div><div><p>Statement of Qualifications
</p><p></p><p>The SOQ is <b>REQUIRED</b> to elicit information regarding each candidate&rsquo;s interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed SOQ shall not be more than one (1) page. <b>Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ</b>.<br>
</p><div><b>Please describe how your education and experience relate to the duty statement (link above)</b></div><br>
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</div><p></p><div><div><p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p>
<p>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.
</p><p>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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

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