Working Title:
Facilities Enforcement Team, Senior Legal Analyst
Classification:
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
$6,330.00 - $7,929.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
LEGAL ANALYST
Work Location:
Orange County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Criminal Prosecutions Section, Facilities Enforcement Team, Orange Regional Office.
- Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. To access the Legal Analyst examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE. Additional exams and information can be found at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.
- 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 of Justice, please visit the Attorney General's website 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. 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
- Candidates new to DOJ are required to undergo Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.
- Clearly indicate JC-510732 and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) for Which you are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
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: 7/21/2026
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.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Justice
DMFEA Personnel
Attn: Jesi Mowry (JC-510732)
2399 Gateway Oaks Drive
STE #210
Sacramento, CA 95833
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
DMFEA Personnel
Jesi Mowry (JC-510732)
2399 Gateway Oaks Drive
STE #210
Sacramento, CA 95833
08:30 AM - 04:30 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applicants who do not submit an SOQ will not be considered for this position. The SOQ prompt is listed below. Please note that resumes, letters, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters, and other materials will not take the place of the SOQ.
- Other - A Cover Letter.
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.
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 and experience of California Rules of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and Local Rules, including applicable deadlines for motions, discovery, and other filings.
- Experience in complex civil litigation, including management, analysis, and presentation of large numbers of documents and large amounts of data.
- Experience in and aptitude for using databases and other relevant software for document and case management.
- Ability to work well under pressure to submit written work accurately while meeting short deadlines.
- Work professionally with civil attorneys, legal analysts, investigators, and retained experts.
- Positive attitude, excellent work ethic, self-starter, and works well independently and on a team.
Benefits Information - Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
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:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
[email protected]
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure the timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
In a 1 to 2-page written narrative, please address the three questions below. At the top of your narrative, include “FET Civil Senior Legal Analyst Statement of Qualification”, your full name, and this bulletin’s Job Code #. Address all three questions individually and clearly label (e.g., "Question 1", "Question 2", "Question 3") each question.
Please note that failure to follow the specific instructions noted above may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
QUESTION 1: Briefly, tell us about your experience and education that makes you qualified for this position.
Please review the Minimum Requirements for the classification you are applying for: Legal Analyst or Senior Legal Analyst. Answer question 1 after reviewing the Minimum Qualifications section. When answering, include dates for your qualifying experience. Also, include your qualifying education/courses.
QUESTION 2: In detail, tell us about your civil litigation experience.
Please review the duty statement (link can be found in the Job Description and Duties, and under Additional Documents of this job bulletin) and Desirable Qualifications to reference when answering this question.
QUESTION 3: What attracted you to apply for our civil senior legal analyst position with the Facility Enforcement Team at DMFEA?
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.
