Program Analyst

Annual Salary Range for Program Analyst: $92,960 - $123,943

FLSA Exempt for Program Analyst / Non-Union Represented

This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week.

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is in-house counsel to the State Bar, providing a full range of services, including representation of the State Bar in all state and federal courts and before administrative agencies; advocacy of State Bar discipline and admission cases in the California Supreme Court; and providing legal advice to the State Bar Board of Trustees, and all State Bar entities, executives, and programmatic clients.

OGC provides legal advice and representation in the following areas: litigation, admissions and discipline, antitrust, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, bankruptcy, California Public Records Act, collections, contracts, copyright, governance, labor and employment, legislation, regulations and rules, real estate, regulatory work, and general corporate matters.

The Office of General Counsel seeks a highly motivated, analytical, detail-oriented professional to join our team. This position will primarily focus on coordinating and responding to requests for records under the California Public Records Act (CPRA), under the supervision of an Assistant General Counsel Such tasks include, but not are not limited to:

The position will also handle other legal and administrative support tasks under the supervision of an OGC attorney, including, but not limited to:

The ideal candidate has prior experience handling records requests (either under the CPRA or the Freedom of Information Act) in a government setting and a solid understanding of public record laws They are highly skilled at managing competing priorities, analyzing sensitive documents for legal compliance, and communicating effectively within the organization and to members of the public. Candidates must possess excellent judgment and discretion, be able to work independently, identify legally sensitive information, apply exemption criteria, and produce clear and accurate written responses. They must also be technologically adept, capable of navigating Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems and tracking tools to maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses.

The right candidate will also embody the State Bar's core values, particularly growth mindset, clarity, respect, and excellence. Additionally, they should align with the State Bar's mission, strategic plan, and goals of the office.

Under general supervision, the Program Analyst performs a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative duties in assigned State Bar divisions/units.

The Program Analyst classification is a journey-level professional classification distinguished from the lower-level Program Coordinator in that the latter is focused on administrative coordination, whereas the Program Analyst is the professional class performing analysis and technical assistance.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar’s selection process for this classification.

The State Bar of California’s mission is to protect the public and includes the primary functions of licensing, regulation, and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of the ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system.

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