Closing Date: 27th August, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:This Position May Be Eligible for A Hybrid Work Schedule. the Amount of Telework Is at The Discretion of The Department and Is Subject to Change as Business Needs Arise.
The Employment Development Department (edd) Legal Office Is Seeking Candidates to Apply for The Attorney Iii Position.
Under the General Supervision of The General Counsel and The Assistant Chief Counsels, the Attorney Iii Performs Difficult, Complex, Sensitive, and Specialized Legal Work in All Areas of Responsibility of The Legal Office, with The Focus on Supporting the Unemployment Insurance Branch and Disability Insurance Branch with Legal Opinions and Pre-Litigation Demands, as Well as Supporting Litigation, Legislative Analysis, and Regulation Drafting. the Attorney Iii Will Also Assist with Gathering and Reviewing Records Responsive to Requests Made Pursuant to The Public Records Act. the Attorney Iii May Function as A Lead Attorney when Working with Lower-Level Attorneys on Large Cases and Projects.
Please Note that This Position Will Require You to Work In-Office Four Days a Week at The New Labor Agency Building in Downtown Sacramento. First-Round Interviews for This Position Will Be Conducted Virtually; Second-Round Interviews, if Any, May Be Conducted In-Person.
Position Located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, Ca, 95814.
This Position Is Headquartered at The New Labor Agency Building (nlab), a Newly Remodeled High-Rise Building. Located in The Heart of Downtown Sacramento and In Close Proximity of The State Capitol and The Golden1 Center, This Beautiful and Modern Building Provides the Following Amenities: Break Areas, Wellness/lactation Rooms, Coffee Points, a Fitness Center with Private Showers, a Career Center for Edd Employees, a Micro Market, Building-Wide Wi Fi, an Outdoor Terrace, Bike Storage, Nearby Public Transit Options, and Much More.
Apply Today for The Opportunity to Work in This State-Of-The-Art Building!
Effective July 1, 2025, Specific Bargaining Units and Associated Excluded State Employees Are Subject to A Salary Reduction Between 2% - 4.62% in Exchange for Hours in The Personal Leave Program 2025 (plp 2025) per Month. for More Details, Please Click Here (https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113) to Visit the California Department of Human Resources (cal Hr) Website.
You Will Find Additional Information About the Job in The Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33028444&name=303.5795.2452.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Visa Sponsorship
This Position Is Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Applicants Must Be Authorized to Work in The Us without The Need for Visa Sponsorship by The Start Date of Employment.
Minimum Requirements:
You Will Find the Minimum Requirements in The Class Specification.
Attorney Iii (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5795)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
Attorney Iii (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5795)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=528301)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33028444&name=303.5795.2452.pdf)
Department Information:
The Employment Development Department (edd) Is One of The Largest State Departments with Employees at Hundreds of Service Locations. for More than 70 Years, the Edd Has Connected Millions of Job Seekers and Employers in An Effort to Build the Economy of The Golden State. in Order to Continue Our Mission, We Are Constantly Looking for The Best and The Brightest to Join Our Ranks. Working at Edd Presents Many Opportunities. if You Strive to Make a Difference, We Invite You to Seek a Career with Edd.
Department Website: Http://www.Edd.Ca.Gov
Special Requirements:
It Is Strongly Encouraged to Apply Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Calcareers.Ca.Gov.
Please only Submit One Application. Electronic Applications Submitted Through Your Cal Career Account Are Highly Recommended and Will Be Received/processed Faster than Other Methods of Filing.
If You Are Unable to Apply Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account, Please Mail a Completed and Signed State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678 and Application Package to The Mailing Address Provided in The “application Instructions' Section Below and Ensure the Following:
Examination/assessment
If Selected for Hire, You Must Obtain List Eligibility by Taking and Passing the Examination. if You Already Have List Eligibility for This Classification, You Do Not Need to Retake the Examination Unless Your List Eligibility Has Expired.
Click the Examination Link Below for More Information and To Take the Exam:
Attorney Iii
For More Information About the State Hiring Process, Click Here. to Watch Tutorials on How to Apply for A State Job, Click Here.
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: 8/27/2026
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 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:
Special Requirements:
It Is Strongly Encouraged to Apply Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Calcareers.Ca.Gov.
Please only Submit One Application. Electronic Applications Submitted Through Your Cal Career Account Are Highly Recommended and Will Be Received/processed Faster than Other Methods of Filing.
If You Are Unable to Apply Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account, Please Mail a Completed and Signed State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678 and Application Package to The Mailing Address Provided in The “application Instructions' Section Below and Ensure the Following:
- Clearly Indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and The Classification Title of This Position in The “examination or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying” Section Located on Page 3 of Your State Examination/employment Std Form 678.
- Clearly Indicate the Basis of Your Eligibility (list, Transfer, Reinstatement, Etc.) in The “explanations” Section Located on Page 3 of Your State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678.
- Remove and Do Not Submit the “equal Employment Opportunity” Questionnaire (page 10) with Your Completed State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678. This Page Is for Examination Use Only.
- Do Not Include Your Full Social Security Number on Your Documents And/or Do Not Provide Any Leap Information.
Examination/assessment
If Selected for Hire, You Must Obtain List Eligibility by Taking and Passing the Examination. if You Already Have List Eligibility for This Classification, You Do Not Need to Retake the Examination Unless Your List Eligibility Has Expired.
Click the Examination Link Below for More Information and To Take the Exam:
Attorney Iii
For More Information About the State Hiring Process, Click Here. to Watch Tutorials on How to Apply for A State Job, Click Here.
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: 8/27/2026
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 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:
Employment Development Department
Mail in Address
Attn: Job Control #528301
Human Resource Services Division, Mic 54
Po Box 826880
Sacramento, Ca 94280-0001
Mail in Address
Attn: Job Control #528301
Human Resource Services Division, Mic 54
Po Box 826880
Sacramento, Ca 94280-0001
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:
Employment Development Department
Drop Off Address
Attn: Job Control #528301
Edd/human Resource Services Division
1416 9th Street, 1st Floor Lobby
Sacramento, Ca 95814
08:00 Am - 04:30 Pm
Drop Off Address
Attn: Job Control #528301
Edd/human Resource Services Division
1416 9th Street, 1st Floor Lobby
Sacramento, Ca 95814
08:00 Am - 04:30 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:
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.
- Statement of Qualifications - a Statement of Qualifications (soq) Is Required. Please See “statement of Qualifications Requirements” Section for More Information About the Soq.
- Other - a Cover Letter Is Required and Must Be Included.
- Other - References Are Required and Must Be Included. Minimum of 3 References Including Current/most Recent Manager.
