Closing Date: 3rd February, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.
Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FYJNxLAYnY6s).&data=05%7C01%7C%7C69ece95d5ed349de8ae808db0319b338%7C2197b70bb2b1493fa18c36831ed54e45%7C0%7C0%7C638107181141555863%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yFmI0%2BNX5PaRmofE7eZIxz6jr0ecbFJrTbeFPLVcxVM%3D&reserved=0)
Possible Office Locations: Sacramento, Glendale, Santa Ana, Diamond Bar, Riverside, Cerritos, or San Diego.
This Position is located in the Legal Division's Appeals Bureau. Under the direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney handles or assists in handling all aspects of administering and enforcing California's Sales and Use Tax law, local, district and special tax and fee programs on behalf of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Responsibilities of the Attorney include, but are not limited to: reviewing, analyzing, and applying state and federal laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in preparation of litigation, administrative appeals cases, settlement negotiations, legal opinions, and briefs; preparing legal documents, memoranda, appeals decisions, summaries, and reports; assisting in the presentation of sales and use tax, special tax and fee programs, and bankruptcy and collections cases before state and federal courts; handling or assisting in handling administrative appeals conferences and settlement negotiations of tax and fee cases; presenting tax and fee cases in front of the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA); responding to stakeholder requests for legal opinions or advice; investigating and evaluating facts and evidence; securing, preparing and interviewing witnesses; assisting with the drafting of legislative proposals, Department rules and regulations; advising the Assistant Chief Counsel, Attorney Supervisor and staff regarding the legal effect of Department rules and regulations, proposed legislative measures, statutory law, court decisions, and administrative actions. May assist attorneys with more complex legal work as directed. Overnight travel both in and out of state may be required up to twenty percent (20%) of the time.
Here is the link to the Attorney examination bulletin. (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1579)
Here is the link to the Attorney (LEAP) examination bulletin. (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1923)
Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.
Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California's Personal Leave Program.
This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1923)
Working Conditions:
- Position located in a high-rise building.
- Standard office environment.
- Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
- Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
- Must be able to move/transport items weighing up to twenty (20) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Telework is partially avaialble.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5778)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.
To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a7w_igqDU)
#LI-Remote
Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Special Requirements:
Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/3/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Attorney (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5778)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=504983)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30512815&name=Attorney-DS-EA-90187.pdf)
Department Information:
California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.
To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a7w_igqDU)
#LI-Remote
Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Special Requirements:
- This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
- Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
- Position requires employee to have and maintain a valid CA State Bar.
Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/3/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Talent Acquisition Section
Attn: Certification Section - JC-504983
651 Bannon Street, Suite 100 MIC: 00
Sacramento, CA 95811
Talent Acquisition Section
Attn: Certification Section - JC-504983
651 Bannon Street, Suite 100 MIC: 00
Sacramento, CA 95811
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Human Resources Bureau (App Drop Off)
Northwest Tower 1st Floor Lobby Drop Box (JC-504983)
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays)
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Human Resources Bureau (App Drop Off)
Northwest Tower 1st Floor Lobby Drop Box (JC-504983)
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays)
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for
