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The Land Use and Conservation Section litigates cases and provides legal advice concerning lands the state owns or regulates. The section advises and represents state agencies that address the regulation of development, including coastal development and offshore oil drilling; conservation of environmentally sensitive habitats; oil and gas exploration; high-speed rail; housing; and the administration of state parks. The section specializes in the California Environmental Quality Act and other laws pertaining to environmental and natural resources regulation, real property, land use, housing, the public trust doctrine, oil and gas development, and administrative procedure. The section represents a variety of agencies, including the California Coastal Commission, the State Lands Commission, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the High-Speed Rail Authority, the Department of Conservation, and California’s land conservancies.
The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of paralegal duties to assist attorneys in investigations and litigation. These duties include preparing subpoenas; interviewing witnesses; drafting written discovery and pleadings; preparing witness lists, exhibit lists and demonstrative evidence; collecting, reviewing and analyzing documentary and discovery evidence in electronic databases and in hard-copy form; preparing correspondence to outside agencies and the public; performing legal and other types of research; calculating and calendaring civil procedure due dates and response dates for pleadings, discovery, and motions; and performing other administrative tasks.
Travel is required.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office. Periodic in-office attendance may be required. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required to support attorneys in court and for meetings and other occasional operational needs.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
- LEGAL ANALYST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
LEGAL ANALYST
Department Information
- Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Land Use and Conservation Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego.
- 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.
- For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.
Special Requirements
- A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice.
- If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or your diploma is required prior to appointment.
- Clearly indicate the Job Code(s), location(s), and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.
- 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 http://www.oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.
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: 12/17/2025Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 cover letter is required and must be included.
Desirable Qualifications
Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical and paralegal skills, as well as a demonstrable interest and/or experience working on land use and environmental issues. Familiarity with legal concepts and litigation procedures is highly desirable. Experience with Relativity, CaseMap, Trial Director, Power Point, Word and Excel is highly desirable, as are relevant linguistic skills and experience in investigations and complex civil litigation. The applicant should possess the ability to work independently or in a team setting, take initiative, assume high level responsibility, and exercise good judgment. Good verbal and written communication skills are critical.
Benefits
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:
Sara Clementi
(916) 210-6816
sara.clementi@doj.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Elizabeth S. St. John
(213) 629-6363
elizabeth.stjohn@doj.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 Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.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 on Application Filing
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.
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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