Facilities Enforcement Team, Senior Legal Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in joining a team that investigates and prosecutes fraud and neglect of the elderly and dependent adults in the state's Medi-Cal program? If you are a motivated self-starter who enjoys working with others in a team environment, then the California Department of Justice, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) San Diego Office is looking for you!

Under the direction of the Supervising Deputy Attorney General for the Facilities Enforcement Team (FET) of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA), the Senior Legal Analyst (SLA) performs a wide variety of the most complex paralegal duties, including assisting Deputy Attorneys General in the investigation, filing, and prosecution of complex criminal and/or civil cases. The SLA also independently manages, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates documents and data, prepares discovery, subpoenas, witness lists, exhibit lists, and demonstrative evidence, coordinates and interviews witnesses, prepares correspondence with outside agencies and the public, creates and maintains databases and libraries, and performs factual and legal research.

Working Conditions

Telework is available but is contingent on DMFEA's operational needs. Telework requires California residency.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

Candidates new to DOJ are required to undergo Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of California Rules of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and Local Rules, including applicable deadlines for motions, discovery, and other filings.
• Experience in complex civil litigation, including management, analysis, and presentation of large numbers of documents and large amounts of data.
• Experience in and aptitude for using databases and other relevant software for document and case management.
• Ability to work well under pressure to submit written work accurately while meeting short deadlines.
• Work professionally with civil attorneys, legal analysts, investigators, and retained experts.
• Positive attitude, excellent work ethic, self-starter, and works well independently and on a team.

Benefits

Benefits Information - Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Jessica Mowry
(916) 223-6694
dmfea_personnel@doj.ca.gov

Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure the timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Statement of Qualifications

In a 1 to 2-page written narrative, please address the three questions below. At the top of your narrative, include “FET Civil Senior Legal Analyst Statement of Qualification”, your full name, and this bulletin’s Job Code #. Address all three questions individually and clearly label (e.g., "Question 1", "Question 2", "Question 3") each question.

Please note that failure to follow the specific instructions noted above may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

QUESTION 1: Briefly, tell us about your experience and education that makes you qualified for this position.

Please review the Minimum Requirements for the classification you are applying for: Legal Analyst or Senior Legal Analyst. Answer question 1 after reviewing the Minimum Qualifications section. When answering, include dates for your qualifying experience. Also, include your qualifying education/courses.

QUESTION 2: In detail, tell us about your civil litigation experience.

Please review the duty statement (link can be found in the Job Description and Duties, and under Additional Documents of this job bulletin) and Desirable Qualifications to reference when answering this question.

QUESTION 3: What attracted you to apply for our civil senior legal analyst position with the Facility Enforcement Team at DMFEA?

EEO Contact

EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov