Senior Legal Analyst

WILL CONSIDER LEGAL ANALYST

The position is located in our Bay Area Legal Office, Oakland.
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 attorneys 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 Bay Area Legal Office is one of five Legal Offices comprising the Caltrans Legal Division (Sacramento/ HQ, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Fresno, and San Diego). All five Legal Offices work together as one Caltrans Legal Division. We have statewide administrative (legal support) committee with members from each office to facilitate information sharing and networking.
Our overall environment is both supportive and challenging where employees are given substantial responsibility at every stage of their career.
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) and health, dental, vision and pension benefits. Telework may be available, but some in-office is required.
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: CalCareers
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.

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. 678). 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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