The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) provides legal advice to CDCR leadership to help ensure operations are conducted effectively and consistent with legal requirements. The Complex Litigation Administrative Support team provides assistance to the OLA Complex Litigation Unit attorney teams, which oversee and advise CDCR on all class action and complex litigation matters brought against the Department.
Under direction of the Supervisor I, the Complex Litigation Coordinator performs a wide variety of administrative, technical, consultative, and analytical support on complex, sensitive, and critical Departmental issues concerning class action and complex litigation lawsuits. The Complex Litigation Coordinator works with attorneys, internal CDCR divisions and offices, the Office of the Attorney General, external agencies, stakeholders, and the private sector on case issues, document production, and court orders related to, but not limited to, incarcerated person disability accommodations, health care, mental health, due process, and conditions of confinement.
The incumbent must acquire a working knowledge of Departmental activities, policies, procedures, projects, and assignments in progress and stay apprised of related changes. In addition, the Coordinator must also be comfortable with managing workload under interruptions, re-prioritizing tasks with same day or short deadlines, working well under pressure and competing deadlines, leading meetings, being proactive, and adjust smoothly under changing priorities. The Coordinator must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive in identifying and correcting potential discrepancies, ensuring all assignment tasks are completed with precision and on deadline.
This advertisement is for an Analyst II positions located at Headquarters in Sacramento. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-400- 5393-XXX.
Human Resources Technology System
CDCR Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process.
HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email [email protected] or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.
For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4118.
CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
See Essential Functions attached to the Duty Statement.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
The Office of Legal Affairs provides a secure access facility with complimentary parking and is situated in Sacramento, within the 95827-zip code.
On occasion, travel may be necessary throughout the state to a CDCR institution, location, or to court for appearances. Days of work or travel may include any day of the week, and hours may include non-standard business hours.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework, based on employee work performance and in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and Department policies, and will be required to report to the office as needed/ required. A hybrid telework schedule is for employees who can satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely. The successful candidate must reside in California upon the start of a telework arrangement, pursuant to California Code, GOV 14200
