PARALEGAL, TORT AND CONDEMNATION SECTION

PARALEGAL, TORT AND CONDEMNATION SECTION

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Duty Statement

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-488679

Position #(s) : 420-181-5333-XXX

Working Title : PARALEGAL, TORT AND CONDEMNATION SECTION

Classification : SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

Base pay range : $6,330.00 - $7,929.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and / or those with reinstatement rights, salary determined per applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Shall Consider : LEGAL ANALYST $5,529.00 - $6,922.00 A; LEGAL ASSISTANT $4,873.00 - $6,102.00 A

Number of Positions : 2

Work Location : Sacramento County

Telework : Hybrid

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift : 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Work Week : Monday - Friday

Department Information

Benefits of working for the State of California :

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Enforcement

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