Closing Date: 31st May, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week.

Do you want to be the first chair attorney litigating administrative hearings, and arguing writs, motions, and appeals in civil court -- all while maintaining a work-life balance, collaborating with a supportive team of attorneys and assistants, AND having multiple telework days?

If so, join the small boutique law firm that is A Government Entity Legal Division. You will work on diverse labor and employment duties—including litigating a wide variety of interesting and impactful labor and employment cases, conducting training, performing workplace investigations, providing in-house counsel on employment and personnel matters, and consulting and drafting legal opinions for high level executives on sensitive issues and projects. Unlike many other state departments, A Government Entity attorneys are authorized to independently represent A Government Entity and other departments in civil litigation, including both state and federal courts, and appellate courts in labor law matters. Our attorneys regularly argue consequential matters in superior and appellate courts that involve important public policy issues, and which ultimately may result in published decisions and shape the law.

You will enjoy being assigned the majority of your work from the inception of the case and will be the primary attorney working the matter until its resolution. And working alongside approximately 15-20 attorneys, you'll have the support and collaboration of experienced peers, and the ability to mentor more junior attorneys throughout your tenure at A Government Entity.

Under the direct supervision of an Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), and under the general supervision of the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel, the Attorney performs entry level duties to performing legal work of average difficulty with increased independence and responsibility, depending upon the appropriate range of the incumbent. The Attorney provides representation of A Government Entity and other state departments in various areas of labor and employment law on matters of average difficulty. Under the direction of a senior attorney or an ACC, the Attorney may be assigned matters of greater difficulty, complexity and of a sensitive nature.

This position is eligible for a pay differential that is 5% of the monthly base pay rate.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23274659&name=(4)Attorney-DutyStatement363-400-5778-XXX.pdf)

Special Requirements:

The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

You must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You need to provide direct responses to each of the numbered items. You must include the numbered item followed by your response. Include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to one (1) page, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1.Please describe and give examples of your knowledge of and experience in labor and/or employment law as well as any litigation experience, including administrative litigation. Include any applicable education, volunteer, training, and/or work experience.

Note: If you do not follow the instructions, you may not move forward in this recruitment. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

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:

Experience in labor and employment law, and administrative law
Practical experience in litigation before superior or federal courts, and/or administrative agencies
Knowledge of the law and abilities in legal research and analysis
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills