Paralegal, Land Use & Conservation Section

The State of California is hiring a Paralegal for the Land Use & Conservation Section in Oakland, CA. The role involves supporting attorneys with litigation and legal research related to land use, environmental regulation, and state agency representation. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, interviewing witnesses, and managing evidence. The position is permanent, full-time, with a hybrid telework option available.
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 resource 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. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
r/P7X675V You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Working Conditions
This position is eligible for telework.

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 Job Code #:
JC-469792
Position #(s):

Working Title:

Paralegal, Land Use & Conservation Section Classification:
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST $6,146.00 - $7,698.00 A Shall Consider:
LEGAL ANALYST
$5,368.00 - $6,720.00 A # of Positions:
1

Work Location:

Alameda County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8 am - 5 pm Work Week:
Monday
-Friday 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 will be filled in Oakland (JC-469792).
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 careers/exams . Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by…