legal analyst

Under general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, Staff Services Manager III, the Deputy Chief Counsel and the Chief Counsel, along with general guidance from the Assistant Chiefs Counsel, the Legal Analyst provides assistance to the Legal Services Division by performing a variety of complex paralegal duties which are analytical in nature to support the legal and management staff, involving all litigation and administrative functions of the Legal Services Division.

Independently performs a full range of varied and complex paralegal duties, which are analytical in nature, and provides consultative services to management and attorneys. Participates in the preliminary work of reviewing, editing and drafting various legal documents including a variety of discovery requests and responses, pleadings on complex issues, monitors and tracks Agency contracts, files court documents and performs record and legal research. Performs other tasks in support of the attorneys, including preparation of trial exhibits and service of subpoenas. Reviews and analyzes client agency requests, assists in the development of strategies and proposals to rectify problem areas; assists with analyzing statutory and regulatory authority, assists in the preparation of analyses of legislation and regulations, assists in drafting legislation and regulation proposals for client agencies, monitors progress of legislation and regulations.

Provides assistance to the Public Records Act (PRA) coordinator(s). Analyze requests, make recommendations, draft responsive documents, and appropriately redact confidential, personal and HIPAA protected information from PRA responses. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in maintaining compliance with the PRA.

Assists with the creation of databases to follow legal, hospital and patient trends. Assists with the creation of formulas for data extraction. Prepares complex data for legislative, budgetary, client and other stakeholder needs. Incorporates enterprise data information into legal data. Assists with the creation of manual and computerized systems for managing legal assignments.

Gathers documentation, interviews witnesses, drafts declarations, researches and analyzes statutory and case law authority relating to specific issues and makes recommendations concerning the handling of these issues. Summarizes and analyzes expert witness statements. Under the direction of attorneys, responds to inquiries from the Governor's Office, Legislature, Office of the Attorney General, officials of the Health and Human Services Agency, the Governor's Office, County Administrators, citizens' groups and professional organizations other high-level public and private agencies and the general public on behalf of the Chief Counsel.

Assist with special projects or with other duties assigned by the SSM III, Assistant Chiefs Counsel, or the Chief Counsel.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11 floor high rise building.
• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. In-office work requirements for new employees may increase during the first thirty (30) days of employment based on training needs.
• The State's Commute Programs provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State's mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $325 per month in 2025.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LEGAL ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-497150

Position #(s):

Working Title:

Legal Analyst - Hybrid Telework

Classification:

LEGAL ANALYST

$5, $6,922.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of State Hospitals

1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento, CA 95814

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

DSH-Sacramento is in a new modern, sustainable and innovative 11 story office building located at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:

• First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors available to the public
• Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
• Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
• An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
• Lactation rooms
• More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building – small, medium and large
• Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
• Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff

Department Website:

Special Requirements

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

***Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

• National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
• Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/6/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Carmen Shean

Attn: Carmen Shean

1215 O Street, MS-17

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Carmen Shean

Carmen Shean

1215 O Street, MS-17

Sacramento, CA 95814

Application drop-off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays.

08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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 required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:

Carmen Shean

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Office of Human Rights

California Relay Service: TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

Interested candidates must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). Resumes, cover letters, or any other documents cannot substitute the SOQ. When completing the SOQ, include a narrative of all relevant education, training, experience, and skills, and explain all answers thoroughly. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

The response should be single spaced, no more than two pages in length, using Arial 12-point font size. Please address the following:

• Describe your experience and educational background as it relates to civil, criminal, and mental health proceedings that qualify you for the position of Legal Analyst at the Department of State Hospitals (DSH).
• Describe your experience communicating, both orally and in writing, with court staff and filing/e-filing with the different courts throughout the State of California.
• What is it about your character, personality traits, and work ethic that you believe would make you an asset to the DSH?

Applicants that do not submit a SOQ with their application packet will automatically be disqualified from consideration for this position. Cover letters, resumes, and applications will not take the place of this document.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.