Description:

Job Description and Duties:
This position is eligible for telework in accordance with CLRC's Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

The Committee on Revision of the Penal Code is a multi-member state body that was formed on January 1, 2020. The Committee studies the Penal Code and recommends statutory reforms to achieve the following objectives:
  • Simplify and rationalize the substance of criminal law.
  • Simplify and rationalize criminal procedures.
  • Establish alternatives to incarceration that will aid in the rehabilitation of offenders.
  • Improve the system of parole and probation.

The Committee's legal staff will provide support for that work by conducting legal research and analysis, participating in the Committee's meetings, and supporting the legislative process when bills are introduced to implement the Committee's recommendations.

This position will be remote work, with occasional travel to in-person meetings in Sacramento or other locations in the state.

Application cut-off date is the last day of each month.

Excellence in the Business of Government!
Come join a team that creates:
  • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
  • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
  • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney III (Criminal Law Team) is primarily responsible for leading the Committee's legislative program; performing background research and analysis of the law and policies relevant to the new Committee's studies; independently performing the more complex work and assignments related to a broad range of staff legal work, and in compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and other legal authorities.

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.

This position may require travel.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship or a training plan, now or in the future.

Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalcareers.ca.gov%2FCalHRPublic%2FLanding%2FJobs%2FSteps.aspx&data=05%7C02%7CEricka.Espinoza%40dgs.ca.gov%7C57ae92514206421188e208dd18a4b469%7Cea45f7b107d749a8b8f537136ec9382d%7C0%7C0%7C638693817853988563%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1t%2FTU754PB%2BdWvuQhcdhjE7TpPr4cqef3VWRMpFDKDI%3D&reserved=0). Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Click here to take the survey! (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FDGSRecruitmentSurvey&data=05%7C02%7CEricka.Espinoza%40dgs.ca.gov%7Cc01394a2174d481ac40508dd18a2dceb%7Cea45f7b107d749a8b8f537136ec9382d%7C0%7C0%7C638693809942806418%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B62fJHxYYBo%2BTmCc0lJSRKRUgYBQw2ITEzXqzxKu8Hw%3D&reserved=0)
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31466449&name=DSProposedATTYIII30046CLRC4.3.26,flat.pdf)

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
  • Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=513960)
  • Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31466449&name=DSProposedATTYIII30046CLRC4.3.26,flat.pdf)

Department Information:
The Civil Law Team provides legal research and analysis, conducts policy analysis, coordinates expert input, participates in the legislative process, and provides legal advice and information at public hearings, all in support of the work of the California Law Revision Commission ("Commission"). The Commission is responsible for the study of legal problems, as assigned by the legislature, and the development of statutory reforms to address those problems.

Department Website: http://www.clrc.ca.gov/

Special Requirements:
  • Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
  • Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.naces.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAshley.Williamson%40dgs.ca.gov%7C7c91d54da54e4c6d18f708de89304fab%7Cea45f7b107d749a8b8f537136ec9382d%7C0%7C0%7C639099037750456511%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gq8JigOrvRBbAwfi0%2BaGrBQuuAg96GswHz4AxqYD8n0%3D&reserved=0)
  • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of the relevant transcript. An unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application package, but an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Application Instructions:
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: Until Filled

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.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:
CA Law Revision Commission
OHR - MAILING
Attn: Classification & Pay Unit
C/O Dept Of General Services
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CA Law Revision Commission
OHR - DROP OFF
Attn: Classification & Pay Unit
Department of General Services
707 3rd Street, Lobby
West Sacramento, CA 95605
08:00 AM - 05:00 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: