Legal Analyst/Legal Assistant

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770 L Street, Suite 1000
Sacramento, CA 95814
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Office of the State Public Defender
Street address: 
770 L Street, Suite 1000
City: 
Sacramento
State: 
California
ZIP: 
95832
Organization URL: 
http://www.ospd.ca.gov
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is accepting applications for multiple Legal Assistant and Legal Analyst positions. Whether you're a paralegal graduate looking to get your foot in the door after completing your paralegal certificate, or a seasoned professional looking to work in public defense, OSPD has the resources, tools, and strategies to aid you in the next steps of your career.

As a Legal Analyst or Legal Assistant at OSPD, you will work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and caseworkers to provide paralegal support in capital appeals and other matters in the California Supreme Court, the District Courts of Appeal, and the Superior Courts of California. You will also support the development of appellate claims, production of appellate briefs of the highest caliber, maintain the integrity of an intricate document management system, and provide sensitive and proactive client support.

Ideal candidates for these positions will be:
• proficient in analyzing substantive law.
• skilled in both legal research and writing;
• knowledgeable in legal ethics and procedure; and
• practiced in document drafting, this includes formatting in compliance with court rules, proofreading, and cite checking.

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:
• January 02, 2025
• January 30, 2025
• February 27, 2025
• March 27, 2025

Requirements: 

The application package includes the following items:
• Resume
• Degree/School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Please provide detailed responses to the questions below; this can be in the form of a cover letter. Your response must be written in narrative form and no longer than 2 pages. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
a) Please describe how your experience or educational background will contribute to your work as a Legal Analyst at the Office of the State Public Defender.
b) Why do you want to be part of an appellate defender legal team at the Office of the State Public Defender?
Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ will not be considered for interview.

To apply: 

A complete application package must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. The application packages may be submitted electronically through CalCareers link https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=...

You will need to take and pass the exam to establish eligibility prior to job offer:
• Legal Assistant exam: https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/lga/
• Legal Analyst exam: https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/la1/index.cfm
Please click the link in the Minimum Qualification section of this posting to determine which exam you should take based on your experience.
• Legal Analyst: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/5237.aspx
• LEGAL ASSISTANT: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/1820.aspx

Notes: 
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 the Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Salary range: 
Legal Analyst $5,368.00-$6,922.00 Legal Assistant $4,731.00-$6,102.00

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