Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied you do not need to apply again. Your application is still under consideration

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees will be required to work in-person at least four days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25.

Are you interested in progressing your legal career to the next level?  Has working for the State of California piqued your interest? Do your career goals include work-life balance, job security, and potential job growth and advancement? Then this could be your big opportunity! 

California Department of Human Resources is seeking a Legal Assistant in our Legal Division to assist our team of Labor and Employment Attorneys. The Legal Assistant will play an integral role in our daily operations, all while furthering their professional experience and acquiring more challenging and diverse projects.

Under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II), the Legal Assistant performs a broad range of the more routine paraprofessional duties. The Legal Assistant must be able to effectively carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision, be able to work independently or in a team environment, have strong communication skills, and work well under pressure when meeting short deadlines.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Is ready for a new and exciting career in the Legal field
• Is ambitious, motivated, and highly driven
• Is efficient, organized and detail oriented
• Is a great planner and is forward-thinking
• Is a great communicator, both in-person and in writing
• Thrives on providing superior customer service

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

You must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You need to provide direct responses to each of the numbered items. You must include the numbered item followed by your response. Include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Please describe your level of experience in proofing and editing legal documents, identifying case citations, and creating table of contents and table of authorities.
2. Please describe your knowledge and experience with litigation matters, and the work product in which you had to produce (i.e. types of pleadings, trial preparation, exhibits, etc.)
3. Please describe your method of staying organized, and the resources and tools you use to keep track of multiple deadlines.

Note: If you do not follow the instructions, you may not move forward in this recruitment. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

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:

• Knowledge and experience in civil litigation
• Knowledge in proofing, editing, and identifying case citations
• Excellent time management skills and dependability
• Excellent customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and short timelines
• Ability to work with multiple levels of staff and management
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Interpersonal skills
• Ability to prepare correspondence independently
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow directions
• Ability to meet the position requirement of maintaining a work schedule of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

If you’re passionate about business-changing experiences in an exciting, thriving state environment, CalHR is right for you. Join us at CalHR to provide human resources support to state departments. As you contribute your time, talent, and ideas, you’ll see the impact you will make to thousands of state employees and fellow Californians.

We offer competitive, flexible opportunities:

• Hybrid telework
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
• Short-Term Disability Program available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family 401k program
• Alternate Work Week Schedule options
• Ongoing training and development
• Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking
• Shopping
• Nearby restaurants

CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.

Additional Application Information

When completing the State application, STD 678, you must include a description of the duties performed for each position held. You may not move forward in this recruitment if you write “See Resume."

Redact confidential information from all documents you submit for this position. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to:

• Social security number (CalCareers removes this from the first page of the State application, STD. 678, upon submission)
• Birthdate
• Student identification number
• Driver license number (unless required)
• Basis of eligibility
• Examination results
• LEAP status
• Marital status
• Age

You can apply in one of three ways:

• Online (preferred),
• U.S. mail, parcel deliver or courier service, or
• In person

We may fill additional positions from this recruitment.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - You must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). See the Special Requirements section for instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,

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