Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Managed Health Care's Office of Enforcement (OE) handles the litigation needs of the Department and represents the Department in actions to enforce the managed health care laws.  The 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 an eDiscovery paralegal and eDiscovery application administrator and will be assigned a litigation caseload and manage, with minimum supervision, the OE's eDiscovery application, Relativity One, by inputting, searching, manipulating, running reports, 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 regarding the OE procedures and will, in coordination with other leads and a Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), train new hires on the Legal Services Branch procedures.  

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 an SSM I, the incumbent will be assigned to the Division of Legal Administration’s Legal Services Branch (LSB). 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. As a lead paralegal, the incumbent will provide guidance to existing staff on technical tasks through discussions, emails, Microsoft Teams chats, and will be responsible for the formal training of new employees, with support and guidance from the SSM I, through the LSB's training program.

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 accurately and 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; 

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Working Conditions

The DMHC has locations in Downtown Sacramento and Rancho Cordova. Both locations are located close to light-rail with various amenities. The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled cubicle and/or office environment with artificial lighting.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework. The telework schedule is permitted at the operational needs of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with the State Telework Policy and the DMHC’s Telework Policy. All employees who telework are required to be California residents and maintain California residency in accordance with Government Code 14200.

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 One;

• Ability to present a training curriculum in an organized and cohesive manner;

• 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 organize and 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.

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: 25-032  and Job Control: JC-486956  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 three 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. 

  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.

  Applications received without an SOQ will be disqualified.

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