California Department of Justice
PARALEGAL, TORT AND CONDEMNATION SECTION
California Department of Justice, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Description And Duties
We’re looking for paralegals who enjoy litigation and want to help out with trials in our diverse and often high-profile civil litigation practice serving the people of the State of California.
As part of our team in the Tort and Condemnation Section of the California Attorney General's Office, you will assist Deputy Attorneys General in litigating and trying a variety of cases involving government tort liability, including civil rights, personal injury, premises liability, excessive force, medical malpractice, due process, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and mass torts arising out of floods and fires.
Tort And Condemnation Paralegal Duties Include
Assisting in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
Coordinating requests for representation from client agencies
Drafting and responding to discovery requests and assisting in discovery management
Interviewing and preparing witnesses
Analyzing and summarizing medical records, other evidence, and witness testimony
Coordinating with expert witnesses, including preparing contracts, managing billing, and assisting attorneys in preparing witnesses for testimony
Communicating and coordinating directly with clients and witnesses
Working collaboratively with team members
Representing the Attorney General’s Office with the highest ethical and professional standards
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-488692
Position #(s):
420-183-5333-XXX
Working Title PARALEGAL, TORT AND CONDEMNATION SECTION
Classification SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
Salary $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 $5,529.00 - $6,922.00 A
LEGAL ASSISTANT $4,873.00 - $6,102.00 A
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Telework Hybrid
Job Type Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Week Monday - Friday
Department Information
These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Tort & Condemnation Section and may be filled in Sacramento (JC-488679), San Francisco (JC-488692), Los Angeles (JC-488699), San Diego (JC-488715), Fresno (JC-488731) or Oakland (JC-488737). Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the "Explanations" section of your State application.
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.
Please note that all new-to-state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 12025, 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
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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As part of our team in the Tort and Condemnation Section of the California Attorney General's Office, you will assist Deputy Attorneys General in litigating and trying a variety of cases involving government tort liability, including civil rights, personal injury, premises liability, excessive force, medical malpractice, due process, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and mass torts arising out of floods and fires.
Tort And Condemnation Paralegal Duties Include
Assisting in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
Coordinating requests for representation from client agencies
Drafting and responding to discovery requests and assisting in discovery management
Interviewing and preparing witnesses
Analyzing and summarizing medical records, other evidence, and witness testimony
Coordinating with expert witnesses, including preparing contracts, managing billing, and assisting attorneys in preparing witnesses for testimony
Communicating and coordinating directly with clients and witnesses
Working collaboratively with team members
Representing the Attorney General’s Office with the highest ethical and professional standards
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-488692
Position #(s):
420-183-5333-XXX
Working Title PARALEGAL, TORT AND CONDEMNATION SECTION
Classification SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
Salary $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 $5,529.00 - $6,922.00 A
LEGAL ASSISTANT $4,873.00 - $6,102.00 A
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Telework Hybrid
Job Type Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Week Monday - Friday
Department Information
These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Tort & Condemnation Section and may be filled in Sacramento (JC-488679), San Francisco (JC-488692), Los Angeles (JC-488699), San Diego (JC-488715), Fresno (JC-488731) or Oakland (JC-488737). Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the "Explanations" section of your State application.
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.
Please note that all new-to-state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 12025, 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
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!
#J-18808-Ljbffr