Correctional Law Graduate Legal Assistant

Posted 7 days ago

california department of justiceCalifornia (MO)

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Job Description: And Duties The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General's Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide. Our section offers opportunities to work on individual civil rights cases, high-profile matters, appeals, and class-actions. Graduate Legal Assistants in the Correctional Law Section defend state employees in federal and state litigation brought by inmates. Graduate Legal Assistants provide excellent representation to high-ranking government officials as well as correctional administrators and employees.
Duties Include: Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide This is a full-time position, in a collegial office environment, with opportunities for intermittent telework. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Position Details Job Code #: JC-530730 Position #(s): 420-281-5797-XXX Working Title Correctional Law Graduate Legal Assistant Classification GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT $5,227.00 - $6,550.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: United States Telework Hybrid Job Type 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Department Information This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please indicate your preferred location in your cover letter. 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 please visit the Attorney General's web site at www.oag.ca.gov. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals, which is slated to end October 31, 2026. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR. Benefits of working for the State of California Work-life balance 11 paid holidays Flexible paid leave options Consistent wage increases Pension retirement Job stability Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

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