The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is seeking individuals with strong research and communication skills who are committed to advancing social justice.
OSPD’s work is often at the cutting edge of criminal law and has been responsible for major developments in numerous areas of capital litigation, including litigating the right to due process and to a fair trial, the right to competent trial counsel, the admissibility of false and/or coerced confessions, racial bias in jury selection, violations of the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, and many other issues.
The Legal Analysts work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and caseworkers to provide paralegal support in capital appeals, non-capital appeals, habeas corpus proceedings, amicus briefing, systemic claims, and other matters in the California Supreme Court, the District Courts of Appeal and the Superior Courts of California.
The Legal Analyst supports the production of briefs of the highest caliber, develops and files preservation motions in the Superior Courts of California, maintains the integrity of an intricate document management system, maintains client confidentiality, and sensitively communicates with clients. Individuals who are self-motivated and interested in working in a supportive and collaborative team environment are encouraged to apply!
This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: November 27th, 2023, December 30th, 2023, and January 31st, 2024.
Experience: Two years of experience performing paralegal duties in a law firm, corporate law office, governmental or public law office, nonprofit organization, educational institution, court, or other entity under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney or judicial officer. and
Education: Twelve-semester units in a legal or paralegal curriculum or equivalent to graduation from college.
(Candidates who have completed three semesters of paralegal coursework necessary to fulfill the education requirements will be admitted to the examination, but they must submit evidence of completion of the required six units before they can be considered for appointment.)
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. 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.
• A resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see the "Statement of Qualifications" section located on the official job bulletin located here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobContro... for instructions.