Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, and under the immediate direction, control, and responsibility of an attorney, the Legal Assistant performs a wide variety of paralegal duties and other related work. The incumbent works as an assistant to attorneys and can properly be delegated the more routine paralegal duties by an attorney. The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a legal team on sensitive and complex matters for the Commission.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

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Working Conditions

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 may be required to work in-person at least four days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be relocated to California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:

1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678.

2) The Job Control number 478749 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678.

3) Request for Personnel Action Number RPA 140-319 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.

4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.

5) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

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 of: Basic legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures; use of legal reference material; and legal office management principles.

• Ability to locate a statute and regulation when given a citation. Ability to accurately read a statute or regulation and understand how the subdivisions of a citation relate to one another.

• Ability to accurately interpret the less complex statutes and regulations.

• Working knowledge of basic legal concepts, terminology, and procedures and the ability to apply this knowledge at an entry analytical level.

• Knowledge of the use of legal reference materials, specifically the California Style Manual.

• Knowledge of Westlaw.

• Ability to reason logically; analyze situations accurately and recommend an effective course of action.

• Ability to meet scheduled and last-minute deadlines.

• Ability to work in a traditional office and virtual team environment.

• Ability to communicate, problem-solve, and manage time effectively.

• Ability to set forth a written statement of the facts, identification of the legal issues, application of the relevant law, and legally supported conclusion at the position’s level of authority to do so.

• Experience working with Attorneys.

• Paralegal or law office training and experience.

• Ability to work well with others at all levels.

Benefits

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

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 - Include an SOQ that answers the questions below. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Visit How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for instructions.
  1) Explain how your qualifications, education, training, experience, and/or skills meet the job description and duty statement for the position.
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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Second job, Immediate start, Remote job, Relocation, 2 days per week,

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