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California Department of Justice · 8 hours ago

Correctional Law Graduate Legal Assistant

California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$5,227/mo - $6,550/mo

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Correctional Law Graduate Legal Assistant to join their Civil Division's Correctional Law Section. This role involves engaging in civil litigation, investigating cases, and collaborating with colleagues while providing representation to state employees in legal matters involving inmates.

Law EnforcementNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal

Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence

Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights

Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California

Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide

Qualification

Civil litigationConstitutional LawCivil RightsFact investigationIndependenceCollaborationInitiative

Required

Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal

Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence

Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights

Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California

Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide

Benefits

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!

Company

California Department of Justice

California Department of Justice is a non profit Law Enforcement agency.

Sacramento, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.oag.ca.gov

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Hamid Formoli

Founder/Co-Chair-Middle Eastern and South Asian Employee Advisory Committee

Weslee Howell

Organization Development Partner - Office of Human Resources

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