LEGAL ANALYST II (LITIGATION)

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

10d•$35 - $43

About The Position

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Legal Analyst II – Litigation has primary responsibility for litigation management, document production, investigation of internal complaints, court orders relating to program participants, and general legal research and writing. The role also supports employment law and collective bargaining matters, family law matters, staff training, and special projects for the Legal Department. The employee works under typical office conditions, where the noise level is usually quiet. The position involves regular use of written and oral communication, analysis of complex information, problem-solving, and detailed work across multiple concurrent tasks. Physical duties include sitting, communicating in person and by telephone, using standard office equipment, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and potentially lifting at least 20 pounds. Employment is contingent on continued receipt of applicable funding where the position is grant-funded. Eligible employees receive the benefits described in the posting; medical and dental benefits are available to regular employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Requirements

Paralegal certification is required.
A valid California Driver’s License is required.
At least one year of experience performing litigation management, conducting internal investigations, policy drafting, and legal research and writing, including analysis and review of pending legislation affecting business operations.
Knowledge of California family law, labor and employment law, California civil litigation procedures, document discovery, litigation file management, and legal research and writing.
Working knowledge of techniques for soliciting and gathering information and identifying appropriate information sources.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in Legal Department matters.
Ability to communicate with diverse audiences and executive-level staff.
Ability to operate a personal computer and use Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive memoranda, reports, and presentation materials; complete work promptly; and exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and apply state, local, and NHA regulations and policies relevant to legal and administrative matters.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work.
Excellent writing skills, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, independence, and advanced organizational skills and business intelligence.
Must pass a criminal background check and meet state-required health standards to work in a licensed childcare center, including fingerprinting, TB requirements, and a physical.
Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position, including potentially lifting at least 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a four-year college or university is desired.
Experience with a nonprofit agency is desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain litigation and administrative hearing files, including drafting and revising document preservation notices.
Assist with document production for discovery motions, subpoenas, and other record requests.
Scan, copy, file, maintain, and retain documents in accordance with NHA’s Corporate Record Retention Policy.
Review outside counsel invoices for accuracy and to help contain legal costs.
Assist with tracking and maintaining calendars of deadlines for litigation, arbitration, and related hearings.
Manage and provide guidance on investigations of internal complaints alleging policy violations; conduct interviews and draft findings and recommendations in accordance with established procedures.
Determine and document information pertinent to incidents, and communicate proposed resolutions, disciplinary actions, or results to the General Counsel.
Prepare draft responses to complaints concerning employee discrimination claims and policy violations.
Assist with reviewing employee personnel and investigation files as needed.
Prepare responses to inquiries from outside agencies to assist in resolving issues, considering California labor laws in prepared responses.
Manage and provide guidance on matters involving interpretation of court orders and other documents relating to restraining orders and custody that affect parents, guardians, and clients receiving program services.
Assist with periodic staff training on NHA policies and labor law issues.
Assist in preparing and reviewing policies for business operations and personnel matters in accordance with California labor laws and applicable Head Start, state, federal, and other program regulations.
Research and draft recommendations on employment matters, including leaves of absence, workplace accommodations and safety, harassment, discrimination, wage standards, and overtime standards.
Assist with resolving employee grievances filed with the union and related collective bargaining agreement matters.
Assist with periodic review of the Employee Handbook to maintain compliance with California regulations.
Participate in special projects supporting the Legal Department and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

15 paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with 6% match
Paid vacation and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500
Two personal days
Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
Agency-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Live Well Program
Four paid annual bereavement days, with a total of five bereavement-leave days per loss
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Voluntary life and AD&D, accident, short-term disability, and critical illness insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program