Closing Date: 29th August, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Note: Effective July 1, 2025, a 4.62% salary reduction is in place under the Personal Leave Program (PLP), with 8 hours of Personal Leave Credit earned monthly in exchange. This program is subject to change based on union agreements and state budget policy.
This position is located in Sacramento.
Under the general direction of the General Counsel (GC), the Attorney IV assists the GC in the formulation, administration, and implementation of the California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA or Agency) policies and programs. The Deputy General Counsel (DGC) performs the most important and exceptionally complex and sensitive legal research and services, with broad discretion and independence. The DGC provides coordinated, cohesive legal recommendations to the General Counsel and CHHA departments to ensure consistency of policy, practice and vision across the CHHA portfolio.
This position requires reporting to the CHHA Sacramento Headquarters office a minimum of four days per week.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32866436&name=DutyStatement_DeputyGeneralCounsel.pdf)
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:
The California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA) advances a California for all by safeguarding civil rights, funding and preserving affordable housing, expanding pathways to homeownership, and working to prevent and end homelessness statewide. We serve Californians across the full housing spectrum—from individuals experiencing homelessness to first-time homebuyers—ensuring every community has the support it needs to thrive.
Our vision is simple and bold: a California where civil rights are protected, and everyone has a place to call home.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
CHHA values diversity at all levels and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees from varied backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences are welcomed and can succeed. Employees are expected to support an environment free from discrimination, provide equitable and consistent service to the public, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and contribute meaningfully to building a more just and accessible California.
Department Website: https://www.housing.ca.gov/
Special Requirements:
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=526889)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32866436&name=DutyStatement_DeputyGeneralCounsel.pdf)
Department Information:
The California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA) advances a California for all by safeguarding civil rights, funding and preserving affordable housing, expanding pathways to homeownership, and working to prevent and end homelessness statewide. We serve Californians across the full housing spectrum—from individuals experiencing homelessness to first-time homebuyers—ensuring every community has the support it needs to thrive.
Our vision is simple and bold: a California where civil rights are protected, and everyone has a place to call home.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
CHHA values diversity at all levels and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees from varied backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences are welcomed and can succeed. Employees are expected to support an environment free from discrimination, provide equitable and consistent service to the public, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and contribute meaningfully to building a more just and accessible California.
Department Website: https://www.housing.ca.gov/
Special Requirements:
Confidentiality
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, 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), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Employment Application (STD.678)
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 will not be considered.
CHHA Disclosure Requirements
Selected candidates may be subject to rules imposed by a Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CHHA employees, which may require filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).
CHHA utilizes the federal E-Verify system to verify employment authorization in the United States. For additional information, please visit the E-Verify website.
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
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: 8/29/2026
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:
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, 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), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Employment Application (STD.678)
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 will not be considered.
CHHA Disclosure Requirements
Selected candidates may be subject to rules imposed by a Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CHHA employees, which may require filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).
CHHA utilizes the federal E-Verify system to verify employment authorization in the United States. For additional information, please visit the E-Verify website.
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
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: 8/29/2026
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 Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA)
Postal
Attn: HCD Classification and Recruitment Unit | JC-526889
P.O. Box 952050
Sacramento, CA 94252-2050
Postal
Attn: HCD Classification and Recruitment Unit | JC-526889
P.O. Box 952050
Sacramento, CA 94252-2050
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 Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA)
Drop-Off
HCD Classification and Recruitment Unit | JC-526889
651 Bannon Street (SW Lobby)
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Drop-Off
HCD Classification and Recruitment Unit | JC-526889
651 Bannon Street (SW Lobby)
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:
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.
- Other - A cover letter is 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:
- Well-developed and demonstrated skills in legal research, writing, analysis, negotiation, and advocacy.
- Interest in, proficiency, experience and extensive knowledge of the application of land use, planning and zoning, entitlements, real estate development, multi-family housing finance, tribal, and related housing policy and housing policy enforcement laws.
- Proficiency and experience in conducting, managing, and supporting litigation and litigation strategy, including, without limitation, knowledge of state and federal civil procedure, writ practice, and experience drafting and filing legal briefs.
- Demonstrated legal creativity.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments with accuracy, to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment as required.
- Ability to provide consultation services to all management.
- Experience with voluminous document
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