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California State Personnel Board

GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

CA Privacy Protection Agency

JC-511440

Honors Privacy Fellow
GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

$5,227.00 - $6,550.00 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: 4/10/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Telework is available for this position; however, changes to the telework program are at the Agency’s discretion. Remote-centered employees may be required to report in person to one of the agency's multiple reporting locations, as determined by management, and may be required to utilize a shared workspace or “hotel” when working in the office.

Under the close supervision and direction of Assistant Chief Counsel of the Legal Division, the Honors Privacy Fellow provides legal and policy support in carrying out the functions of CalPrivacy's Legal Division. Duties include but are not limited to analyzing legal issues, routine legal research, and preparing drafts of legal documents, such as memos, reports, regulations, or legislative measures.

This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended up to 24 months, or be cancelled at any time.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. CalPrivacy does participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-511440

Position #(s):

411-160-5797-001

Working Title:

Honors Privacy Fellow

Classification:

GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

$5,227.00 - $6,550.00

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

# of Positions:

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday – Friday

Department Information

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy)’s mission is to protect Californians’ consumer privacy. The Agency implements and enforces the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Its responsibilities include: 1) rulemaking in a highly complicated, technical, sometimes contested, and nuanced area; 2) supporting awareness across California’s diverse population on issues related to privacy and data security, including the new rights provided to them by the law; and 3) conducting administrative enforcement of those rights.

Department Website: https://cppa.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

The State of California is an eligible employer for the purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. To learn more, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

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: 4/10/2026

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:

CA Privacy Protection Agency

Office of Human Resources

Attn: Classification & Pay Unit

707 Third Street, 7th Floor

West Sacramento, CA 95605

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

CA Privacy Protection Agency

Office of Human Resources

Classification & Pay Unit

707 Third Street, 7th Floor

West Sacramento, CA 95605

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.
Other - A personal statement is required. Please see the Personal Statement section on the job advertisement for details and 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.

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:

Strong interest in privacy and/or administrative law and policy as demonstrated by one or more of the following: academic coursework, research and publishing on privacy-related topics, or experience during or before law school working on privacy or administrative law matters.

Familiarity with the California Consumer Privacy Act and the Delete Act, and the work of the California Privacy Protection Agency.

Record of academic accomplishment. Candidates serving as federal judicial law clerks are encouraged to apply.

Proficient with modern workplace technology and digital tools.

Command of MS Office Suite and legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw Precision, LexisNexis).

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in fast-paced/high-stress situations.

Comfortable teleworking/working remotely.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Holidays and leave
Defined benefit retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
Commute Program
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://cppa.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Irene Regalado
(916) 572-2900
HR@cppa.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 Main line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.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.

Additional Information

Reporting Location:

The headquarters for this position may be in one of the following three locations:

San Francisco – One Sansome Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104
Los Angeles – 320 West Fourth Street, Suite 860, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Sacramento – 400 R Street, Suite 350,?Sacramento, CA 95811

Please specify RPA #30166 and JC-511440 on your state application.

Examination Information:

Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.

For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov.

Personal Statement

The personal statement should address why you are interested in the CPPA Honors Privacy Fellowship; your commitment to public service; and your interest in privacy and/or administrative law and policy. The personal statement must be no more than 1-page, single-spaced, in 12 point font.

The following items are optional:

Law school transcripts
One to two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your legal work. Ideally, the application package would include at least one letter from a law school professor. Please have your letters of recommendation emailed to HR@cppa.ca.gov

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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