Closing Date: 22nd June, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), the Attorney IV is responsible for independently performing the most complex and sensitive legal work consistently with favorable results for the Office of Legal Affairs. As lead Investigations Counsel, this position provides legal analysis, advice and representation on a wide range of complex and sensitive legal matters affecting the policies and administration of the California Highway Patrol and represents the Department before the State Personnel Board (SPB). Limited travel throughout the state in performing all duties.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32273772&name=388-032-5780-002.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, in office.
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:
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=521229)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32273772&name=388-032-5780-002.pdf)
Department Information:
California Highway Patrol
Office of Legal Affairs
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
The mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.
Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov
Special Requirements:
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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: 6/22/2026
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 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:
Office of Legal Affairs
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
The mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.
Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov
Special Requirements:
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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: 6/22/2026
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 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:
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Attn: Naoka Iwaya
P.O. Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298-0001
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Attn: Naoka Iwaya
P.O. Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298-0001
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:
California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Classification and Hiring
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Classification and Hiring
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
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:
Benefits:
Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, an ATM, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calhr.ca.gov%2FPages%2FCalifornia-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx&data=05%7C01%7CPatricia.Gutierrez%40chp.ca.gov%7C93e06f7ec9be427d6d0708da6e610d8c%7Cf1e2e89e71904b0f9463d7f5b09db86c%7C0%7C0%7C637943660366108203%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nbymCpXl8v9oti6ZNxkvpFFwL3kZaB8KLZ1RIF%2B6Uek%3D&reserved=0) website and the CalPERS (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calpers.ca.gov%2F&data=05%7C01%7CPatricia.Gutierrez%40chp.ca.gov%7C93e06f7ec9be427d6d0708da6e610d8c%7Cf1e2e89e71904b0f9463d7f5b09db86c%7C0%7C0%7C637943660366108203%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uDQAz73K%2BZlD6wgBpQRtelBhnMdTLaPNURpySlCRGU0%3D&reserved=0) website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov
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.CalCareers.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.
- Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
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:
- Multi-tasking, high-level, complex urgent issues
- Extensive litigation experience before the State Personnel Board
- Extensive specific knowledge related to internal investigations, and peace officer rights and responsibilities
Benefits:
Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, an ATM, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calhr.ca.gov%2FPages%2FCalifornia-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx&data=05%7C01%7CPatricia.Gutierrez%40chp.ca.gov%7C93e06f7ec9be427d6d0708da6e610d8c%7Cf1e2e89e71904b0f9463d7f5b09db86c%7C0%7C0%7C637943660366108203%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nbymCpXl8v9oti6ZNxkvpFFwL3kZaB8KLZ1RIF%2B6Uek%3D&reserved=0) website and the CalPERS (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calpers.ca.gov%2F&data=05%7C01%7CPatricia.Gutierrez%40chp.ca.gov%7C93e06f7ec9be427d6d0708da6e610d8c%7Cf1e2e89e71904b0f9463d7f5b09db86c%7C0%7C0%7C637943660366108203%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uDQAz73K%2BZlD6wgBpQRtelBhnMdTLaPNURpySlCRGU0%3D&reserved=0) website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Naoka Iwaya
(916) 843-3820
(916) 843-3820
Hiring Unit Contact:
Helen Martin
(916) 843-3110
Helen Martin
(916) 843-3110
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Contact:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
(916) 843-3190
eoas@chp.ca.gov
(916) 843-3190
eoas@chp.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Submission Requirements
Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-521229) and/or position number 388-032-5780-002 on the application.
It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job
Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-521229) and/or position number 388-032-5780-002 on the application.
It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job
