Job Posting: Senior Legal Analyst Department of Education JC-512106 - Senior Legal Analyst
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST $6,330.00 - $7,929.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 3/30/2026
Job Description and Duties Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment as part of a passionate and dedicated team full of legal professionals and administrative staff? Are you eager to expand your skills and experience while helping to make a difference in the lives of Californias students? Then you may be the perfect fit for this position.
Were looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our team, and support the work of the Administrative Support and Regulations Adoptions Unit in the Legal, Audits and Charters Branch.
The Senior Legal Analyst supports a team of attorneys with various litigation related tasks for the Legal Affairs I and II Divisions and Legal, Audits and Charters Branch. This position is conveniently headquartered in the heart of Downtown Sacramento, right across from the beautiful California State Capital Park.
Personal Leave Program 2025 Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions TELEWORK OPTION HYBRID This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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Department Information The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the states diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers.
The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and childcare programs.
The CDEs mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.
Application Instructions 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: 3/30/2026
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 Education Human Resources Division Attn: C&P PC 3384 / JC-512106 1430 N Street, Suite 1802 Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Education Human Resources Division C&P PC 3384 / JC-512106 1430 N Street Ste. 1802 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 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:
The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 3 pages, no smaller than 12-point Arial font, and address the following:
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.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidates relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Benefits The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employees bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:
More benefit information can be found on CalHRs website: Benefits Summary
Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact: Holly Madeiros (916) 319-0859 hmadeiros@cde.ca.gov
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 Departments EEO Office.
EEO Contact: Randi Thompson, EEO Officer (916) 445-9174 oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
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.
Important Application Instructions How to Apply for state jobs: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
DO NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with "see resume" in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), use the revised 06/2024 version.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. List of approved agencies: Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635)
Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
For general information about getting a job with the state, please view the job series videos here: Work4CA:How to Get a State Job Series.
Examination Information To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.
The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Examinations Bulletins - Exams & Jobs (CDE Intranet) or at the link below: Senior Legal Analyst https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1831
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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