LEGAL ANALYST II (LITIGATION)

NHA•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Legal Analyst II – Litigation is primarily responsible for litigation management, document production, investigations of internal complaints, court orders concerning 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 position requires confidentiality, strong written and verbal communication, sound independent judgment, organization, and the ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies. Work is performed under typical office conditions, usually in a quiet environment.

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.
Familiarity with California family law, labor and employment law, California civil litigation procedures, document discovery, litigation file management, legal research, and legal writing.
Ability to solicit and gather information and identify appropriate sources.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in Legal Department matters and 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 organizational regulations and policies concerning 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, 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 fingerprints, TB screening, and a physical.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and mental demands, including sitting, communicating, using office equipment and documents, standing and walking, bending and stooping, and potentially lifting at least 20 pounds; performing detailed work across concurrent tasks; and reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex information.

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 the corporate record retention policy.
Review outside counsel invoices for accuracy and legal cost containment.
Assist with tracking and maintaining calendars of litigation, arbitration, and hearing deadlines.
Manage and provide guidance on investigations of internal complaints, conduct interviews, determine and document relevant information, and draft findings and recommendations.
Communicate proposed resolutions, disciplinary actions, or investigation results to the General Counsel.
Prepare draft responses to complaints concerning employee discrimination claims and policy violations; review personnel or investigation files as needed.
Prepare responses to inquiries from outside agencies and consider California labor laws in prepared responses.
Manage and provide guidance on matters involving interpretation of court orders, restraining orders, and custody documents affecting parents, guardians, and clients receiving program services.
Assist with periodic staff training on company policies and labor law issues.
Assist with preparing and reviewing operational and personnel policies 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, wages, and overtime standards.
Assist with resolving union-filed employee grievances and related collective bargaining agreement matters.
Assist with periodic review of the Employee Handbook for compliance with California regulations.
Participate in Legal Department special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.