Senior Legal Analyst

Job Description and Duties The Department of Managed Health Care's Office of Enforcement handles the litigation needs of the Department and represents the Department in actions to enforce the managed health care laws.  The Office of Enforcement (OE) has an exciting opportunity for a motivated person committed to providing their best work product in support of the OE.  The successful candidate will be the OE's eDiscovery administrator and will be assigned a litigation caseload and manage, with minimum supervision, the OE's eDiscovery application by inputting, searching, and exporting large volumes of electronically stored information. This position will also be a lead for the OE's legal secretary and legal assistant classifications in their support of the attorneys.  
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: 
Under direction of an attorney who shall accept full responsibility for the tasks performed, and supervised by a Staff Services Manager I, the incumbent will be assigned to the Division of Legal Administration's Legal Support Branch. The incumbent will manage all aspects of discovery for OE's attorneys, assess legal issues and evaluate all documents submitted as part of discovery to determine evidentiary value and ensure each case successfully progresses through the eDiscovery process. Responsible for running requested reports from the ProLaw and eDiscovery applications as requested by an attorney during the investigation and prosecution stages of a case. The Senior Legal Analyst independently performs the full range of the most varied and complex paralegal duties which are analytical in nature, and provides consultative services to management and others. The Senior Legal Analyst performs other duties as required.
The following core essential functions of a Senior Legal Analyst do not vary with experience:
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and to arrive at work on time and ready to perform assigned tasks;
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally in person, through the use of documents and electronic devices.
•Willingness and ability to maintain a work environment free from discrimination or sexual harassment; 
• Ability to work cooperatively with attorneys, management, clerical staff, technical staff, and the general public.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule under Government Code 14200. Under the Department of Managed Health Care's (DMHC) current hybrid telework policy, employees may be required to report in-person to the office two times per week and will be required to utilize a shared or "hotel" workspace. Employees may also be required to report in person more frequently as determined by management, which may include working at a DMHC designated headquarters and/or offsite events or locations. Employees must work from a location within California while employed at the DMHC.
This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions The DMHC utilizes a hybrid telework model to provide all employees with an avenue to telework while ensuring business and operational needs are met.
Remote-Centered employees are expected to maintain a safe and distraction free work environment at the approved alternate work location. Remote-Centered employees agree to adhere to the state telework policy, the DMHC's telework policy, and conditions cited in the Telework Agreement (STD 200).
Office-Centered employees are expected to maintain a dedicated workstation at a DMHC official worksite. Office-Centered employees are expected to work in a climate-controlled office or cubicle under artificial lighting.
Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.
Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your State application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment .
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts .
Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment. 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:
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and as a member of a legal team; 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating the ability to accurately proof read a legal document ensuring compliance with English 
grammar and syntax rules, as well as, ensure correct legal citation consistent with the California Style Manual;
• Experience with the eDiscovery application Relativity;
• Working knowledge of legal resources including traditional library references and software applications; 
• Working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures;
• Working knowledge of Westlaw and ability to perform case law legal research;
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, time management and organizational skills; 
• Ability to type, format, file and serve legal pleadings in multiple jurisdictions; 
• Ability to ensure deadlines are met, compose correspondence, provide information or assistance using good judgment and discretion; 
• Ability to maintain case and administrative files and records;
• Ability to interact with diverse groups and effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Ability to reason logically and accurately analyze situations;
• Ability to prepare reports and summary sheets which set forth the statement of facts, applications of relevant law, and conclusions;
• Ability to prepare drafts and pleadings; draft litigation discovery documents such as interrogatories and motions; 
• Ability to read and understand statutes, regulations, legal documents, and similar material; and 
• Evidence of continuing education, such as additional paralegal or legal course work.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Additional Application Instructions To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current occupational experience in the duties performed section.
Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail or drop off a hard copy of your application packet. Please notate RPA: 23-284  a nd Job Control: JC-433319  on your application.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification for Senior  Legal Analyst  is located at the top of this Job Announcement Posting under Minimum Requirements.
Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DMHC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the .
PLEASE NOTE: If you are mailing your application, it must be postmarked by the final filing date. Hand delivered applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on the final filing date. Applications slipped under the door at the Human Resources Office will be time stamped the following business day.
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - The SOQ must be typed in Arial 12 point font, provide your name and job control number in the header, not exceed two pages in length, or have margins less than 1 inch. The SOQ will serve as documentation of the candidate's ability to present information in writing in a complete, organized, and coherent manner, following generally accepted English grammar rules. Applications received without an SOQ will be disqualified. Describe how your education, experience, and/or skills make you the best candidate for the position. Please consider the essential duties outlined on the duty statement and the desirable qualifications listed on the job announcement in preparing your response.