Closing Date: 22nd January, 2025

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney IV serves as lead attorney to perform more complex and sensitive corporate transactions in the Corporate Affairs Bureau. The Attorney IV holds expert knowledge and experience in insurance, business, and general corporate law. The Attorney IV will not supervise lower-level attorney staff, but acts in a lead capacity over the work of other attorneys.

Are You Eligible?
Step 1 - If you have not taken the Attorney IV examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.

Exam Bulletin - Attorney IV (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581)

Step 2 - submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

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. Failure to comply with the Conflict-of-Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=26056578&name=DutyStatementHRM-025.pdf)

Working Conditions:
  • Work in a high-rise office building
  • Eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs Telework policy. Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants must reside in California. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
  • Occasional travel may be required within and/ or outside the State of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, bus, train etc.) Travel may include overnight stay(s).
  • Limited Term - This is a 12-month limited term position, which may be extended up to 24 months or become a permanent position.

Special Requirements:
Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.
  • Copy of BA degree - if applicable to meet minimum qualifications
  • Proof of Membership in The State Bar of California
  • Resume
  • Statement of Qualifications
  • Writing Sample
  • Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link above.
  • Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees

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:
  • Ability to work with broad discretion and independence with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work independently and/or in a team of attorneys and paralegals
  • Proficiency with personal computing and Microsoft Office 365 applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to perform legal research and analyses
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of insurance, business, administrative, and/or general corporate law

Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualification is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position.The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely. It should be typed in 12-Point Arial Font and be no more than one page in length.

Describe how your education, work experience, skills, and abilities have prepared you for the Attorney IV position at the Corporate Affairs Bureau. Reference the position duty statement and desirable qualifications to draft your response.