Closing Date: 17th April, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:A Government Entity is seeking an experienced attorney familiar with state government operations who can independently handle a variety of complex internal and external legal matters. The incumbent will directly advise the Chief Counsel and the A Government Entity's Executive Team on important legal questions relating to a wide variety of issues that impact the agency's daily operations, including employment and personnel issues and civil litigation. The incumbent will perform a diverse array of professional legal work supporting the agency's internal administrative support units as well as the agency's field staff who provide monitoring, oversight, and auditing of the state correctional system. The incumbent will also provide mentoring to junior attorneys and training addressing important legal issues for staff at all levels of the agency.
The A Government Entity is dedicated to being an agency that promotes a positive work environment where employees feel valued, is family friendly, allows for true work-life balance, and ensures opportunities for employee growth. Telework eligibility is pursuant to Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California.
Proof of California residency will be required if teleworking prior to start date.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=22987799&name=AttorneyIV-IIIDutyStatement.pdf)
Special Requirements:
Please Note: Applicants must provide their employment history. Employment history includes but is not limited to: “from” and “to” dates, hours worked, and job description. If the application is not completed appropriately and/or if all required information is not submitted with the application, the applicant may not be considered.
Electronic application submission through CalCareers is highly encouraged.
If you are not submitting your application electronically through CalCareers: Clearly indicate the job control number and the title of the position you are applying for in the "Examination(s) Or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section. Also, clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Explanations" section of the application.
Please only submit ONE application.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.
Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. Please speak with the HR contact for more information.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA State Bar License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Electronic application submission through CalCareers is highly encouraged.
If you are not submitting your application electronically through CalCareers: Clearly indicate the job control number and the title of the position you are applying for in the "Examination(s) Or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section. Also, clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Explanations" section of the application.
Please only submit ONE application.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.
Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. Please speak with the HR contact for more information.
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:
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 communicate professionally and effectively with internal supervisors, managers, and executive staff.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with external entities and representatives.
- Ability to effectively manage time, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to analyze new legal principles and precedents and to apply them to legal problems/issues.
- Ability to perform electronic legal research and draft memoranda, letters, briefs, and other communications to different audiences for various purposes.
- Ability to review and edit the work of other attorneys, and serve as a mentor, leader, and resource for less experienced attorneys.
- Knowledge of state government and public employment processes.
- Excellent writing and verbal skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and writing skills.
- Effective decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel).
