Closing Date: 1st April, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Under the direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney I provides legal recommendations to Board members, its Executive team, and staff. The Attorney I also advises the Administration Division, Victim Compensation Program (VCP), and Revenue Recovery Branch. Additionally, the Attorney I position is quasi-judicial, and acts as an Administrative Hearing Officer regarding victim appeals and Erroneously Convicted Felon claims.
This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week.
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=26858900&name=RPA25-050ATTYIDutyStatement.pdf)
Special Requirements:
Note: This position requires membership in the California State Bar.
A completed and detailed State application must be received in the Human Resources Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and include the following:
Note: This position requires membership in the California State Bar.
A completed and detailed State application must be received in the Human Resources Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and include the following:
- On the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) enter the Job Control Number and Position Title in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” Section.
- If you are applying using list eligibility please ensure you have taken the exam or have verified your past exam is still active.
- Cover Letters, Resumes, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required Examination/Employment Application STD. 678.
- For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants MUST include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions/duties, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may be disqualified and/or will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
- Do not include your Social Security Number, method of eligibility, or LEAP information in your application package.
- If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Please utilize the following link to view approved agencies: Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) (ca.gov)
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:
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with staff and the public at all levels
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Experience with administrative adjudicatory bodies
- Experience with state contracting process
- Experience with complex civil litigation
- Familiarity with the PRA and IPA
Statement of Qualifications
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria outlined below. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please address how you possess each SOQ criteria, numerically in the same order outlined below, using specific examples of your education, training, and experience.
The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, no smaller than a 12-point font, and no more than two (2) pages in length. You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below.
Applications received without an SOQ, those that do not follow the instructions in this section, or answer the specific SOQ criteria below will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQ. The SOQ must be submitted along with the STD 678.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria outlined below. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please address how you possess each SOQ criteria, numerically in the same order outlined below, using specific examples of your education, training, and experience.
The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, no smaller than a 12-point font, and no more than two (2) pages in length. You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below.
Applications received without an SOQ, those that do not follow the instructions in this section, or answer the specific SOQ criteria below will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQ. The SOQ must be submitted along with the STD 678.
- Please describe your knowledge of and experience with analyzing, researching and writing legal documents.
- Please describe your education and/or experience with criminal or civil litigation.
