Closing Date: 22nd March, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Under direction provided by the Chief Counsel (Exempt), the incumbent will perform the less complex legal work associated with oversight of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). In addition, the incumbent will represent the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in litigated matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, advise the OIG on internal personnel issues, evaluate whistleblower retaliation claims received by the OIG and make recommendations regarding review of those claims, respond to information and Public Records Act requests, and federal and state records subpoenas received by the OIG, and perform special projects assigned by the Inspector General, Chief Deputy Inspector General, or Chief Counsel.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=26849918&name=AttorneyLSUDutyStatement.pdf)
Special Requirements:
Please Note: Applicants must provide their employment history. Employment history includes but is not limited to: “from” and “to” dates, hours worked, and job description. If the application is not completed appropriately and/or if all required information is not submitted with the application, the applicant will not be considered.
Electronic application are highly encouraged.
IF you are not submitting your application electronically through CalCareers: Clearly indicate job control number and the title of the position you are applying for in the "Examination(s) Or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section. Also, clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Explanations" section of the application.
Please only submit ONE application.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.
Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.
This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Electronic application are highly encouraged.
IF you are not submitting your application electronically through CalCareers: Clearly indicate job control number and the title of the position you are applying for in the "Examination(s) Or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section. Also, clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Explanations" section of the application.
Please only submit ONE application.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.
Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.
This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
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:
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:
- Knowledge of public labor and employment law
- Knowledge of legal principles and their application to office policies and programs
- Knowledge of CDCR and its policies and operations
- Knowledge of legal and policies related to CDCR
- Knowledge of legal precedents, principles, and laws governing personnel administration
- Knowledge of legal research methodologies and court procedures and practices
- Knowledge of rules of evidence, civil procedure, court rules, and procedures
- Knowledge of administrative law and conduct of proceedings before administrative agencies
- Knowledge of statutory and case law rulings and authorities
- Knowledge of provisions of law and sections of the Government and Penal Codes administered or enforced by the OIG
- Ability to analyze legal principles and precedents and their application to legal issues/problems
- Ability to perform legal research
- Ability to prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all OIG and CDCR employees
- Ability to write and communicate clearly, effectively and persuasively
- Ability to draft legal opinions, briefs and memos
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
The SOQ is a narrative discussion of your education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the minimum qualifications and responsibilities for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely, should be typed, be in a 12- point legible font, and be no more than one page in length. The SOQ will be used with the interview process to determine the most qualified candidate.
Applications without a SOQ or with a SOQ which is not responsive to the requirements of the position WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Résumés and cover letters do not take place of the SOQ.
After reviewing the duty statement, please provide a summary of why you are interested in this role, and how your education, training, and/or experience qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should be single spaced and no more than one page.
The SOQ is a narrative discussion of your education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the minimum qualifications and responsibilities for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely, should be typed, be in a 12- point legible font, and be no more than one page in length. The SOQ will be used with the interview process to determine the most qualified candidate.
Applications without a SOQ or with a SOQ which is not responsive to the requirements of the position WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Résumés and cover letters do not take place of the SOQ.
After reviewing the duty statement, please provide a summary of why you are interested in this role, and how your education, training, and/or experience qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should be single spaced and no more than one page.
