Senior Legal Analyst

Job Description And Duties As the state's federally mandated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works aggressively to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activities and the illegal diversion of health care resources from California's most vulnerable citizens. Under the general direction of the Supervising Deputy Attorney General of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse, the legal analyst performs a wide variety of difficult and complex paralegal duties, primarily in criminal investigations and prosecutions, including, but not limited to: assisting attorneys in the reviewing and filing of criminal complaints, law and motions, and other pleadings; collecting, reviewing and managing sizable case files, voluminous records, documents, data sets, and information gathered during investigations and prosecutions; obtaining information, documents, and certified records from government agencies and courts; obtaining state, national, and international certified business, corporate, and property records; preparing, providing and monitoring all records for discovery; preparing subpoenas, witness lists, and exhibits; coordinating witness travel and appearances for court; preparing jury instructions and verdict forms; regularly performing legal research using Westlaw, library resources, such as federal and state codes, statutes, regulations, and other online sources; drafting letters to outside agencies and offices, and to the governor for applications, requisitions, and certifications for extradition. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Position Details Job Code # JC-522765 Position #(s) 423-655-5333-005 Working Title Senior Legal Analyst Classification SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST $6,330.00 - $7,929.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Shall Consider LEGAL ANALYST $5,529.00 - $6,922.00 A $4,873.00 - $6,102.00 A # of Positions 1 Work Location San Diego County Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time Work Shift Day Work Week Monday - Friday Department Information This Senior Legal Analyst position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Civil Section - San Diego. The Department of Justice may consider a Training & Development (T&D) assignment for this recruitment. If you are applying for a T&D assignment, please note \"T&D\" in the \"Examination of Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying\" section located on the first page of your State Application (STD 678) form. Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. To access the Senior Legal Analyst Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE . To access the Legal Analyst Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE . To access the Legal Assistant Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE . Additional exams and information can be found at: . 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. For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General's website at . Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations. 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr