Launch your career with the State of California. Work directly with the Assistant Chief Counsel. No billable hour requirements! No overtime! Work a hybrid schedule.

Ready to make your move?

You will have the opportunity to represent CalRecycle in administrative hearings and litigation. This is your chance to contribute to the State of California recycling, solid waste management and recycling and recovery initiatives to move the state towards a circular economy. Be a part of a sustainable future and apply your legal expertise where you can grow your career in the public sector.

Great retirement and benefits! Work life balance! Hybrid work location!

Legal Analyst Opportunity – Job Duties

Under general direction from Attorneys, you will:

• Work alongside the Assistant Chief Counsel, representing CalRecycle in litigation brought on behalf of or against the department
• Represent CalRecycle in both formal and informal administrative hearings concerning the Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act
• Prepare confidential correspondence, pleadings and documentation in administrative enforcement actions
• Review contracts entered into the State agency system and advise staff regarding contract requirements and procedures
• Investigate and analyze facts and documents in connection with civil litigation
• Compile discovery and conduct legal research for cases, summarizing deposition transcripts
• Respond to legal inquiries, other State control agencies, and affected parties regarding responsibilities and authority of the agency, as well as Beverage Container Recycling Act and regulations

Legal Analyst Opportunity - Required Prior Experience and Minimum Qualifications (MUST haves):

• A least 2 years experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Analyst, or Paralegal
• 6 semester units of paralegal or undergraduate legal courses, with at least 3 units in legal research if currently employed with the State of California
  • OR 12 semester units of legal curriculum if experience is outside of the State of California
• Prior experience in legal research

Benefits & Compensation:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance with generous contribution towards premium (Kaiser, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United Healthcare and Western Health Advantage options)
• Automatic retirement participation state contribution towards your retirement in Calpers
• Paid holidays and generous vacation and time off package

Next Steps:

If you do not currently work for the State of California, the next step is to take and qualify with the applicable State examination. If you already work for the State of California, you can move straight to Step 2 and apply for the position.

Indicate you are interested, and we will walk you through it and send you the applicable links! (You can also follow step 1 and 2 and then let us know so we can advance you to the next step!)

Step 1: Exam Link:

(Midway down the page, click “CLICK HERE to take the exam”. Be prepared with references and your job history!)

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=6PB11

Step 2: Application Link

(Click APPLY NOW on the right hand side to apply through CalHR – very important to be thorough in your application!)

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=403149