Closing Date: 1st February, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Under the direction of the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsels, the Attorney III performs complex and sensitive legal work in the Office of Legal Affairs, including, but not limited to: probate conservatorships, personnel matters, statutory and regulatory interpretation, programmatic legal advice, administrative appeals, transactional matters, criminal placement proceedings, civil and administrative litigation matters, and legislative analysis. The Attorney III represents the Department in proceedings before courts and administrative bodies throughout the state. The Attorney III must possess the ability to interact independently, professionally, and courteously with Department managers and staff while performing multiple tasks that often require stringent deadlines. The position requires moderate to frequent travel. The Attorney III may be asked to assist an Attorney IV with more complex and sensitive legal matters. The Attorney III must consistently perform outstanding legal work.
DDS now offers an entrance salary rate of
$8,588.00 for the Attorney classification.
$11,695.00 for the Attorney III classification.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=26042789&name=DSAttorney_AttorneyIII.pdf)
Working Conditions:
This position is eligible to participate in DDS' hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to DDS' guidelines.
The office is located in a newly constructed, multi-story building in downtown Sacramento. In-person and telework hybrid option available. Work requires the use of a computer up to 85% of time. Moderate to occasional daytime and overnight statewide travel may be required. Transport legal files and documents, as needed, to locations inside and outside the normal worksite for hearings and meetings. File boxes of documents may weigh up to 50 lbs. each and a file may constitute more than one box.
Special Requirements:
The position(s) require(s) a(n) Active membership in The California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ's or you may NOT be considered for the position.
The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.
The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.
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:
- While the Attorney III will perform increasingly difficult assignments, the incumbent must be able to adhere to the following job requirements, which do not vary based upon experience:
- Maintain normal and consistent work hours, averaging 40 hours per week. Work in excess of 40 hours is expected when necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner. Attorneys are expected to be working and available to clients between the core working hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless official state business requires them to be elsewhere. If outside of the office during core working hours, attorneys must be available by phone. Attorneys are required to maintain individual and master Outlook calendars and obtain supervisory approval for time spent away from the office that exceeds ninety (90) minutes. Attorneys acting as the AOW must be available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or arrange for alternate coverage from another Department attorney.
- Moderate to occasional daytime and overnight statewide travel is required. Travel will sometimes require the transportation of legal files and documents in file boxes that may weigh up to fifty (50) pounds. Multiple boxes may be required in some circumstances.
- Communicate effectively in writing and audibly in person, through the use of documents and electronic devices. Attorney must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Westlaw, Abode, and all other computer tools, programs, or systems utilized by the OLA.
- Work on a Department issued computer and keyboard up to 85% of the time to conduct legal research and to prepare all written product.
- Timely open and close assigned cases and maintain case files on all assigned matters.
- Submit updated monthly reports to the Chief Counsel.
- Handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize workloads.
- The incumbent must maintain active membership in the California State Bar and comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct at all times.