Attorney III - Attorney III (Hybrid)

Closing Date: 20th October, 2025

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney III will be responsible for coordinating all phases of litigation with the Attorney General's office, in all matters within the substantive jurisdiction of the Board of Equalization (BOE) and personnel matters. The Attorney III will also participate in administrative appeals of substantive tax areas under the Board's jurisdiction. Substantive areas of responsibilities include state assessment, various programs related to county-assessed property taxation, tax on insurers, and alcoholic beverage tax law. Responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of litigation assignments from case initiation and answer, discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial, and appeals. The Attorney III will also provide legal services to the Board and Board staff with respect to assigned subject matter areas, with a heavy emphasis on conducting research, drafting opinions, and answering oral and written inquiries from the staff, the Board, other governmental entities, and the public. This position will be a part of a small legal department, and will also make a significant contribution to Board governance and public disclosure law.

Here is the link to the exam bulletin for ATTORNEY III CalCareers (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1580)

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for full or part-time telework for eligible candidates residing in California.

Please select this link to complete the Voluntary Recruitment Questionnaire to assist the BOE with its recruitment efforts. Voluntary Recruitment Questionnaire (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fg%2FpEta7E5nch&data=05%7C01%7C%7C104dfdcfe1114420edc508dba402ed89%7C2197b70bb2b1493fa18c36831ed54e45%7C0%7C0%7C638284104719503161%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uIvDZye7FSwWYqyHJm9Ozdz9k3EZPrv3tQMg6GWx45A%3D&reserved=0). Thank you.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all Board of Equalization salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California's Personal Leave Program.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29119301&name=HRBApprovedDutyStatement.pdf)

Working Conditions:

• Telework is available fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Standard office environment.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Must be able to move/transport equipment or files weighing up to twenty pounds (20 lbs.), with or without reasonable accommodation.

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