Description:
Job Description and Duties:Have you ever considered a legal career at the California Department of Education? Your work benefits kids! Attorney III is an expert in the most complex and sensitive legal work related to laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to TK-12 education programs. Our lawyers are often involved in cutting-edge litigation on constitutional issues that often impact all state education agencies throughout the country. It is an exciting and rewarding time to be in the world of education law! We offer a wide-range of opportunities and assignments that require diverse legal skills in order to help improve California's education system.
Specific duties vary depending on current needs, but may include:
- Representing the CDE, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE) in litigation in federal and state courts by handling all facets of complex litigation ranging from motions and discovery through trial and on through the appellate courts.
- Researching and preparing guidance, memoranda or opinions to advise the operation of specialized programs, such as Special Education, Nutrition, After School, Transitional Kindergarten, English Learners, Charter Schools, Curriculum Frameworks, the State Special Schools for the Deaf and Blind, etc.
- Helping draft and analyze sponsored or proposed legislation, advising program staff on interpreting existing laws, and assisting with the drafting of regulations to implement new programs and/or respond to changes to the law.
Personal Leave Program 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 4.62% in exchange for 8 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.
Per CCR 249.3, this recruitment may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this job posting.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29845262&name=Combineddutystatements.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Telework Option
Hybrid
This Position Is Headquartered in Sacramento and May Be Eligible for A Hybrid Telework Schedule for Eligible Applicants Residing in California. a Hybrid Telework Schedule Includes Working Remotely and Working a Minimum of 2 Days per Week in The Office.
Minimum Requirements:
You Will Find the Minimum Requirements in The Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Department Information:
The California Department of Education (cde) Oversees the State's Diverse and Dynamic Public School System, Which Is Responsible for The Education of More than Six Million Children and Young Adults in More than 10,000 Schools with 295,000 Teachers. the Cde and The State Superintendent of Public Instruction Are Responsible for Enforcing Education Law and Regulations; and For Continuing to Reform and Improve Public Elementary School Programs, Secondary School Programs, Adult Education, Some Preschool Programs, and Childcare Programs. the Cde's Mission Is to Provide a World-Class Education for All Students, from Early Childhood to Adulthood. the Cde Serves Our State by Innovating and Collaborating with Educators, Schools, Parents, and Community Partners, Preparing Students to Live, Work, and Thrive in A Highly Connected World.
Http://www.Cde.Ca.Gov/
Special Requirements:
Statement of Qualifications:
A Statement of Qualifications (soq) Is Required and Must Be Submitted with Your Employment Application (std. 678). Applications Received without An Appropriate Soq Based on The Instructions Will Be Rejected for Being Incomplete and Will Not Be Considered. Resumes, Cover Letters, and Other Documents Will Not Be Considered as A Response to The Soq.
Submit a Statement of Qualifications that Addresses Each Area Listed. the Soq Shall Be No More than Three Pages in Length, Typed in 12-Point Arial Font, No Smaller than 1-Inch Margins and Numbered Clearly 1-6. the Statement of Qualifications Will Be Used to Evaluate Your Experience.
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.
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 Iii (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5795)
- Attorney (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5778)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=498653)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29845262&name=Combineddutystatements.pdf)
Department Information:
The California Department of Education (cde) Oversees the State's Diverse and Dynamic Public School System, Which Is Responsible for The Education of More than Six Million Children and Young Adults in More than 10,000 Schools with 295,000 Teachers. the Cde and The State Superintendent of Public Instruction Are Responsible for Enforcing Education Law and Regulations; and For Continuing to Reform and Improve Public Elementary School Programs, Secondary School Programs, Adult Education, Some Preschool Programs, and Childcare Programs. the Cde's Mission Is to Provide a World-Class Education for All Students, from Early Childhood to Adulthood. the Cde Serves Our State by Innovating and Collaborating with Educators, Schools, Parents, and Community Partners, Preparing Students to Live, Work, and Thrive in A Highly Connected World.
Http://www.Cde.Ca.Gov/
Special Requirements:
Statement of Qualifications:
A Statement of Qualifications (soq) Is Required and Must Be Submitted with Your Employment Application (std. 678). Applications Received without An Appropriate Soq Based on The Instructions Will Be Rejected for Being Incomplete and Will Not Be Considered. Resumes, Cover Letters, and Other Documents Will Not Be Considered as A Response to The Soq.
Submit a Statement of Qualifications that Addresses Each Area Listed. the Soq Shall Be No More than Three Pages in Length, Typed in 12-Point Arial Font, No Smaller than 1-Inch Margins and Numbered Clearly 1-6. the Statement of Qualifications Will Be Used to Evaluate Your Experience.
- Experience in Handling Complex Litigation Matters Before All Courts and Administrative Tribunals, Including Legal Research Methods, Court Procedures, Rules of Evidence and Procedures, and Administrative Law.
- Experience in Handling Complex Transactional Matters Including Compliance with State Contracting and Procurement Processes, Technology Development Projects, and Data Privacy Requirements.
- Experience in Developing, Analyzing, and Interpreting Statutes, Regulations, and Proposed Legislation.
- Experience in Handling Complex Legal and Administrative Issues from A Request for Advice to Completion, Including Identifying and Analyzing Legal Issues and Developing and Implementing a Legal Recommendation And/or Effective Course of Action.
- Experience in Providing Assistance to A Diverse and Complex Constituency, Including the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and California Department of Education.
- Please Provide Your California State Bar Number.
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.
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 Education
Human Resources Division
Attn: C&p Pc 4601 / Jc-498653
1430 N Street, Suite 1802
Sacramento, Ca 95814
Human Resources Division
Attn: C&p Pc 4601 / Jc-498653
1430 N Street, Suite 1802
Sacramento, Ca 95814
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 Education
Human Resources Division
C&p Pc 4601 / Jc-498653
1430 N Street, Suite 1802
Sacramento, Ca 95814
08:00 Am - 05:00 Pm
Human Resources Division
C&p Pc 4601 / Jc-498653
1430 N Street, Suite 1802
Sacramento, Ca 95814
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:
For Assistance in Completing the Soq, We Encourage You to Watch the Following Video:
Work4 Ca: How To Write a Statement of Qualifications (soq) (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29845262&name=Combineddutystatements.pdf)
Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for T
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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
- A Statement of Qualifications Is Required. Please See the Special Requirements Section for Instructions. Applications without The Soq Will Not Be Considered.
For Assistance in Completing the Soq, We Encourage You to Watch the Following Video:
Work4 Ca: How To Write a Statement of Qualifications (soq) (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29845262&name=Combineddutystatements.pdf)
Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for T
