POD Coordinator

Job Description And Duties Important Information: This is a 12-month limited-term appointment with the possibility of becoming permanent. The California Department of Justice seeks to hire a POD Coordinator (Analyst II) to join a “POD” of legal support personnel to support attorneys in the Correctional Law section. Supervised by the POD Legal Support Manager (Supervisor I), the POD Coordinator independently and collaboratively executes complex analytical tasks. The POD Coordinator serves as team lead and specializes in designated legal practice areas and acts as the primary liaison for assigned Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) and their supervisors. The POD Coordinator delegates assignments to POD members, including the POD Analyst (Analyst I), Senior Legal Technician (Legal Secretary), Legal Technician (Senior Legal Typist), Legal Tech Trainee (OT), and Seasonal Clerks, and tracks and reports on overall project status. The POD Coordinator also collaborates with PODs in other cities and assists with their court filings and other operational tasks. The POD Coordinator focuses on the team’s operations, providing mentorship, training, and problem-solving guidance to POD members while monitoring the team’s performance and task execution. The POD Coordinator compiles and delivers regular progress reports to management regarding staff development and aligns team protocols with training from the Office of Professional Development and the Case Management Section. The role also entails researching and implementing optimal uses for electronic filing portals, including CM/ECF, Odyssey eFile, File & ServeXpress, and TrueFiling. The POD Coordinator troubleshoots document issues for the team, including resolving file corruption, managing Judicial Council forms, and mastering applications like Word, Legal MacPac, Best Authority. Prepares and processes legal documents for filing in all state and federal courts in complex legal filings; identifies appropriate declaration of services; verifies case citations and quoted text; and electronically files legal documents. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Position Details Job Code #: JC-533826 Position #(s): 420-031-5393-901 Working Title POD Coordinator Classification ANALYST II $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Shall Consider ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C # of Positions: 2 Work Location: United States Telework Hybrid Job Type 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Work Shift 8:00 am - 5:00pm Work Week Monday - Friday Department Information This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services Legal Support Operations - Correctional Law Section (CLS), may be filled in either Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego. Please clearly indicate which city you prefer under "(Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying."Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility. Please note that all new-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum salary of Range A (whichever is applicable), unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 069 . For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information at www.oag.ca.gov . Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR Benefits of working for the State of California: Work-life balance 11 paid holidays Flexible paid leave options Consistent wage increases Pension retirement Job stability Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!