Closing Date: 30th January, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Under the direction of the Chief Counsel, the Deputy Chief Counsel, or the Assistant Chief Counsels, the Attorney I represents the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) at forensic and State Personnel Board proceedings, and provides legal advice to DSH on issues involving the administration of all DSH facilities.
*Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey (https://dsh.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TCuZ0vceU3DEOi)
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=26119404&name=461-301-5778-008_AttorneyDutyStatement.pdf)
Working Conditions:
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=26119404&name=461-301-5778-008_AttorneyDutyStatement.pdf)
Working Conditions:
- Travel up to 25% may be required
- Hybrid telework is available based on operational needs and is subject to change, with a current minimum two in-office workdays per week requirement. In-office work requirements for new employees may increase during the first thirty (30) days of employment based on training needs.
Special Requirements:
**While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***
Note: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.
**While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***
Note: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.
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:
- Broad experience in some of the following legal areas: mental health law; employment law; administrative hearings and/or law; civil litigation; privacy; Public Records Act; subpoenas; contracting and/or public contracting.
- Hearings, including administrative hearings and/or courtroom experience.
- Well-developed analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written, superior interpersonal skills, and tact.
- Well-developed legal research, writing, analysis, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to use good judgment in following established program procedures.
- Superior work habits, the ability to complete work under deadlines, and ability to adjust to shifting priorities.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, letters, memos, and legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, program staff and management, staff of other internal and external entities.
