Closing Date: 22nd July, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:We're willing to train a person who is committed to our mission!**
Under direction of the Assistant General Counsel, the Attorney provides legal support for the Agency's Multifamily and Single Family lending programs, including performing litigation duties, conducting statutory and regulatory research and analyses.
Desirable Qualifications:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Basic knowledge in single family and/or multifamily affordable housing
- Basic knowledge or experience with litigation
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32624699&name=DutyStatement(Finalized)_Attorney.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Hybrid telework schedules are available. The amount of telework is at CalHFA's discretion and is based on operational needs. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED WEEKLY.
Our office is in 500 Capitol Mall (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32624699&name=DutyStatement(Finalized)_Attorney.pdf), a high-rise building conveniently located in downtown Sacramento with access to public transportation (light rail and bus) and freeways (I-5, 99, and Business 80). It is one block from Downtown Commons (DOCO), the Golden 1 Center, and many restaurants. Employees also have free access to the gym located in the building.
Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employers in the U.S. CalHFA is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking a brief survey.
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 Housing Finance Agency
Cal Hfa Has Held Its Certification as A Great Place to Work® Since 2021. Join Us in Helping More Californians to Have a Place to Call Home.
Office of General Counsel:
The Office of General Counsel Manages the Legal Affairs of California Housing Finance Agency (cal Hfa) by Providing Advice on Day-To-Day Operations and Strategic Initiatives. the Office of General Counsel Also Supports Cal Hfa's Asset Management, Financing, Single Family Lending, and Multifamily Lending Programs.
Our Vision:
Every Californian Can Build a Thriving Life in A Stable Home.
Our Mission:
Deliver Reliable Financing Solutions to Advance Housing Opportunities for Californians.
Established in 1975, Cal Hfa Was Chartered as The State's Affordable Housing Lender. Our Agency's Multifamily Division Finances the Development of Affordable Rental and Our Single Family Division Provides Down Payment Assistance to Low and Moderate Income First-Time Homebuyers. Cal Hfa Is a Completely Self-Supporting State Agency that Does Not Rely on Taxpayer Dollars for Its Operation Costs, but Regularly Administers Various State and Federal Resources on Behalf of The State.
At Cal Hfa, We Embrace a Culture that Is Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive for Everyone by Building an Organization that Is as Diverse as The Communities We Serve. Cal Hfa Believes that Diversity Provides a Competitive Advantage, Strengthens Our Innovative Capacity, and Enhances Our Ability to Succeed and Grow.
Department Website: Https://www.Calhfa.Ca.Gov
Special Requirements:
The Employment History Section of The Std 678 Employment Application Must Be Complete and Include Accurate Dates, Hours per Week, Total Time Worked, Duties Performed, and Supervisor Names and Phone Numbers.
Use These Links to Review the State Application Checklist and Supplemental Application Checklist to Help You Understand how To Complete a Strong State Application and Address Some Frequently Asked Questions.
In Order to Be Considered for This Job, You Must Satisfy One of The Following Requirements:
Be List Eligible:
Successfully Complete the State Civil Service Exam for The Attorney Classification
Or
Be Transfer Eligible:
Have Current Employment with The State of California in The Same Classification or In a Classification that Is Comparable (employees Who Wish to Be Considered Based on Transfer Eligibility Must Meet the Minimum Qualifications of The Classification per Dpa Rule 250)
Or
Be Reinstatement Eligible:
Have Obtained Previous Permanent Employment with The State of California in The Same Classification or In a Classification that Is Comparable.
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: 7/22/2026
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.
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 Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.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=524441)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32624699&name=DutyStatement(Finalized)_Attorney.pdf)
Department Information:
California Housing Finance Agency
Cal Hfa Has Held Its Certification as A Great Place to Work® Since 2021. Join Us in Helping More Californians to Have a Place to Call Home.
Office of General Counsel:
The Office of General Counsel Manages the Legal Affairs of California Housing Finance Agency (cal Hfa) by Providing Advice on Day-To-Day Operations and Strategic Initiatives. the Office of General Counsel Also Supports Cal Hfa's Asset Management, Financing, Single Family Lending, and Multifamily Lending Programs.
Our Vision:
Every Californian Can Build a Thriving Life in A Stable Home.
Our Mission:
Deliver Reliable Financing Solutions to Advance Housing Opportunities for Californians.
Established in 1975, Cal Hfa Was Chartered as The State's Affordable Housing Lender. Our Agency's Multifamily Division Finances the Development of Affordable Rental and Our Single Family Division Provides Down Payment Assistance to Low and Moderate Income First-Time Homebuyers. Cal Hfa Is a Completely Self-Supporting State Agency that Does Not Rely on Taxpayer Dollars for Its Operation Costs, but Regularly Administers Various State and Federal Resources on Behalf of The State.
At Cal Hfa, We Embrace a Culture that Is Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive for Everyone by Building an Organization that Is as Diverse as The Communities We Serve. Cal Hfa Believes that Diversity Provides a Competitive Advantage, Strengthens Our Innovative Capacity, and Enhances Our Ability to Succeed and Grow.
Department Website: Https://www.Calhfa.Ca.Gov
Special Requirements:
The Employment History Section of The Std 678 Employment Application Must Be Complete and Include Accurate Dates, Hours per Week, Total Time Worked, Duties Performed, and Supervisor Names and Phone Numbers.
- Applicants Who Fail to Submit a Thoroughly Completed Std 678 Will Be Disqualified.
- Resumes or Other Documents Do Not Substitute the Std 678.
- Only the Most Qualified Applicants Will Be Invited to An Interview.
In Order to Be Considered for This Job, You Must Satisfy One of The Following Requirements:
Be List Eligible:
Successfully Complete the State Civil Service Exam for The Attorney Classification
Or
Be Transfer Eligible:
Have Current Employment with The State of California in The Same Classification or In a Classification that Is Comparable (employees Who Wish to Be Considered Based on Transfer Eligibility Must Meet the Minimum Qualifications of The Classification per Dpa Rule 250)
Or
Be Reinstatement Eligible:
Have Obtained Previous Permanent Employment with The State of California in The Same Classification or In a Classification that Is Comparable.
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: 7/22/2026
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.
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 Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.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 Housing Finance Agency
Joanna Wu
Attn: Ca Housing Finance Agency
500 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, Ca 95814
Joanna Wu
Attn: Ca Housing Finance Agency
500 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, Ca 95814
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 Housing Finance Agency
Joanna Wu
Ca Housing Finance Agency
500 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, Ca 95814
08:30 Am - 05:00 Pm
Joanna Wu
Ca Housing Finance Agency
500 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, Ca 95814
08:30 Am - 05:00 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 This Job:
Failure to Follow All Instructions and Provide a Relevant Response Will Disqualify Applicants Fromconsideration. Resumes, Cover Letters, or General Statements of Qualifications Will Not Be Accepted Inplace of The Required Response.
Your Supplemental Application Must:
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 This Job:
- Current Version of The State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678 (when Not Applying Electronically), or The Electronic State Employment Application Through Your Applicant Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. All Experience and Education Relating to The Minimum Qualifications Listed on The Classification Specification Should Be Included to Demonstrate how You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for The Position.
- Resume Is Required and Must Be Included.
- Supplemental Application -
- A Response to The Question Below Is Required in Order to Be Eligible for This Position.
Failure to Follow All Instructions and Provide a Relevant Response Will Disqualify Applicants Fromconsideration. Resumes, Cover Letters, or General Statements of Qualifications Will Not Be Accepted Inplace of The Required Response.
Your Supplemental Application Must:
- be in 12-Point Font, Single Spaced
- be No More than One (1) Page in Length
- include the Question B
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