Closing Date: 20th January, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Department Statement
Abc Values Diversity at All Levels of The Organization and Is Committed to Fostering an Environment in Which Employees from A Variety of Backgrounds, Cultures, and Personal Experiences Are Welcomed and Can Thrive. Abc Believes the Diversity of Our Employees and Their Unique Ideas Inspire Innovative Solutions to Further Our Mission. Join Abc and Help Us Provide the Highest Level of Service and Public Safety to The People of The State Through Licensing, Education, and Enforcement.
Summary:
Under General Direction of The General Counsel, the Attorney Iv Performs a High Volume of Legal Assignments of The Most Complex and Sensitive Nature. with Respect to The Duties Below, the Attorney Iv's Work Product Is Expected to Require Minimal Revision from Supervisory Staff. Provides Legal Advice to The Department's Executive Staff, Management, and Program Staff Primarily in Connection to Licensing Matters, Including the Most Complex and Sensitive Matters. Incumbents Respond Orally and In Written Format to Department Personnel, Outside Agencies, Licensees, License Applicants, and Members of The Public Regarding Licensing Matters. Additionally, the Attorney Iv Advises Divisions, District Offices, and Other Department Personnel on Pending Licensing and Protest Matters, Particularly with Respect to Tiedhouse Laws and Complex Ownership Structures. Duties Also Include Working on Regulations and Legislative Proposals as Well as Advising Various Department Units, Including Human Resources and The Trade Enforcement Unit, Regarding Legal Matters. Incumbents Are Expected to Work with Broad Discretion and Independence and To Be Expert in The Complex Area of Law Within the Department's Legal Program.
This Position Is Pending Department of Finance Approval
You Will Find Additional Information About the Job in The Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30386932&name=AttorneyIV-LPURegulationandLawLicensing12-25.pdf)
Working Conditions:
If the Employee Is Working at An Alternate Work Location During Telework, They Are Required to Maintain a Safe Working Condition at The Approved Site, Abide by The Departments Telework Policy and Ergonomic Policy, and Agree to Maintain a Distraction-Free Remote Work Environment. Further, Employees Are Required to Be Available Through Various Forms of Communication During Work Hours.
Minimum Requirements:
Abc Values Diversity at All Levels of The Organization and Is Committed to Fostering an Environment in Which Employees from A Variety of Backgrounds, Cultures, and Personal Experiences Are Welcomed and Can Thrive. Abc Believes the Diversity of Our Employees and Their Unique Ideas Inspire Innovative Solutions to Further Our Mission. Join Abc and Help Us Provide the Highest Level of Service and Public Safety to The People of The State Through Licensing, Education, and Enforcement.
Summary:
Under General Direction of The General Counsel, the Attorney Iv Performs a High Volume of Legal Assignments of The Most Complex and Sensitive Nature. with Respect to The Duties Below, the Attorney Iv's Work Product Is Expected to Require Minimal Revision from Supervisory Staff. Provides Legal Advice to The Department's Executive Staff, Management, and Program Staff Primarily in Connection to Licensing Matters, Including the Most Complex and Sensitive Matters. Incumbents Respond Orally and In Written Format to Department Personnel, Outside Agencies, Licensees, License Applicants, and Members of The Public Regarding Licensing Matters. Additionally, the Attorney Iv Advises Divisions, District Offices, and Other Department Personnel on Pending Licensing and Protest Matters, Particularly with Respect to Tiedhouse Laws and Complex Ownership Structures. Duties Also Include Working on Regulations and Legislative Proposals as Well as Advising Various Department Units, Including Human Resources and The Trade Enforcement Unit, Regarding Legal Matters. Incumbents Are Expected to Work with Broad Discretion and Independence and To Be Expert in The Complex Area of Law Within the Department's Legal Program.
This Position Is Pending Department of Finance Approval
You Will Find Additional Information About the Job in The Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30386932&name=AttorneyIV-LPURegulationandLawLicensing12-25.pdf)
Working Conditions:
If the Employee Is Working at An Alternate Work Location During Telework, They Are Required to Maintain a Safe Working Condition at The Approved Site, Abide by The Departments Telework Policy and Ergonomic Policy, and Agree to Maintain a Distraction-Free Remote Work Environment. Further, Employees Are Required to Be Available Through Various Forms of Communication During Work Hours.
Minimum Requirements:
You Will Find the Minimum Requirements in The Class Specification.
Attorney Iv (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5780)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
This Position Is Located in The Headquarters Law and Policy Unit - Natomas Area and Includes Free Parking.
To Take the Attorney Iv Exam, Please Click Here. (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581)
Department Website: Http://www.Abc.Ca.Gov
Special Requirements:
A Background Investigation and Fingerprinting Are Required Before a Candidate Can Be Appointed to This Position.
Interested Individuals Shall Submit a Completed State Examination/employment Application (std Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through Cal Careers Account Www.Jobs.Ca.Gov) and All Other Required Documents as Detailed in The Job Announcement.
Resumes Will Not Be Accepted in Lieu of A Completed Application.
Failure to Follow These Instructions May Result in Your Application Not Being Considered for The Position.
Only the Required Documents Listed in The Job Announcement Will Be Reviewed when Screening Candidates.
Do Not Include Any Confidential Information on Any Documents You Submit for A Job Vacancy, Such as Your Examination/employment Application (std. 678), Resume, or Educational Transcripts. Confidential Information that Should Be Excluded or Removed from These Documents Includes, but Is Not Limited To, Your Social Security Number (ssn), Birth Date, Student Identification Number, Driver License Number (unless Required), Photograph, Basis of Eligibility, Examination Results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (leap) Status, Gender, Marital Status, Ethnicity, and Age. Confidential Information on Std. 678s Submitted Electronically Online, Such as Ssn, Will Automatically Be Redacted upon Submission.
Possession of The Minimum Qualifications Will Be Verified Prior to Interview And/or Appointment. if You Are Meeting the Minimum Qualifications with Education, You Must Include Your Unofficial Transcripts/diploma for Verification. if It Is Determined that You Do Not Meet the Minimum Qualifications, Your Name Will Be Removed or Withheld from The Eligibility List, Rendering Your Eligibility as Inactive and Ineligible to Be Hired for The Position. Candidates Whose Names Have Been Withheld from An Eligibility List May File an Appeal with The State Personnel Board.
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: 1/20/2026
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.
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:
Attorney Iv (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5780)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=503427)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30386932&name=AttorneyIV-LPURegulationandLawLicensing12-25.pdf)
Department Information:
This Position Is Located in The Headquarters Law and Policy Unit - Natomas Area and Includes Free Parking.
To Take the Attorney Iv Exam, Please Click Here. (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581)
Department Website: Http://www.Abc.Ca.Gov
Special Requirements:
A Background Investigation and Fingerprinting Are Required Before a Candidate Can Be Appointed to This Position.
Interested Individuals Shall Submit a Completed State Examination/employment Application (std Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through Cal Careers Account Www.Jobs.Ca.Gov) and All Other Required Documents as Detailed in The Job Announcement.
Resumes Will Not Be Accepted in Lieu of A Completed Application.
Failure to Follow These Instructions May Result in Your Application Not Being Considered for The Position.
Only the Required Documents Listed in The Job Announcement Will Be Reviewed when Screening Candidates.
Do Not Include Any Confidential Information on Any Documents You Submit for A Job Vacancy, Such as Your Examination/employment Application (std. 678), Resume, or Educational Transcripts. Confidential Information that Should Be Excluded or Removed from These Documents Includes, but Is Not Limited To, Your Social Security Number (ssn), Birth Date, Student Identification Number, Driver License Number (unless Required), Photograph, Basis of Eligibility, Examination Results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (leap) Status, Gender, Marital Status, Ethnicity, and Age. Confidential Information on Std. 678s Submitted Electronically Online, Such as Ssn, Will Automatically Be Redacted upon Submission.
Possession of The Minimum Qualifications Will Be Verified Prior to Interview And/or Appointment. if You Are Meeting the Minimum Qualifications with Education, You Must Include Your Unofficial Transcripts/diploma for Verification. if It Is Determined that You Do Not Meet the Minimum Qualifications, Your Name Will Be Removed or Withheld from The Eligibility List, Rendering Your Eligibility as Inactive and Ineligible to Be Hired for The Position. Candidates Whose Names Have Been Withheld from An Eligibility List May File an Appeal with The State Personnel Board.
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: 1/20/2026
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.
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:
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Headquarters
Attn: Ginger Valdez
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, Ca 95834
Headquarters
Attn: Ginger Valdez
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, Ca 95834
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:
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Headquarters
Ginger Valdez
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, Ca 95834
08:00 Am - 05:00 Pm
Headquarters
Ginger Valdez
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, Ca 95834
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:
Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for The Hiring Interview Process Must Request the Necessary Accommodations if Scheduled for A Hiring Interview. the Request Should Be Made at The Time of Contact to Schedule the Interview. Questions Regarding Reasonable Accommodations May Be Directed to The Eeo Contact Listed on This Job Posting.
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:
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 Optional. It May Be Included, but Is Not Required.
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:
Research; Analyze, Appraise, and Apply Legal Principles, Facts, and Precedents to Legal Problems; Analyze Situations Accurately and Adopt an Effective Course of Action; Prepare and Present Statements of Fact, Law, and Argument Clearly and Logically in Written and Oral Form; Prepare Correspondence Involving the Explanation of Legal Matters; Draft Opinions, Pleadings, Rulings, Regulations, and Legislation; Negotiate Effectively and Conduct Crucial Litiga
