Description:
Job Description and Duties:THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
Are you a top-notch attorney looking to take your career to the next level? The Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), a dynamic cabinet-level executive branch agency, is seeking an exceptional Attorney IV to implement a key priority of the Governor--reform of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
Under the general direction of the PAGA Unit Attorney Supervisor, the PAGA Unit Senior Attorney (Attorney IV) will focus primarily on implementing and administering the new PAGA employer cure process, providing a new avenue for effective, early resolution of PAGA claims. Attorney IVs will handle the most sensitive and complex PAGA cure proposals, working with a large degree of independence within a small, collegial team.
This position may be filled in one of the following locations: Sacramento, Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Francisco. Please indicate your preferred location on your application.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of California's workforce.
Position exists at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for LWDA Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.
Schedule: The duties of this position regularly take place between 8AM - 5PM. A hybrid telework schedule is an option, but is at the discretion of the supervisor, operational needs, and guiding authorities.
This position is out stationed in either Sacramento, Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Francisco. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their outstation and headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned outstation facility is the responsibility of the employee. Travel expenses to and from Unit Headquarters (Sacramento) will be the Agency's responsibility.
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32242878&name=101.5780-1003.pdf) to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
Are you a top-notch attorney looking to take your career to the next level? The Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), a dynamic cabinet-level executive branch agency, is seeking an exceptional Attorney IV to implement a key priority of the Governor--reform of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).
Under the general direction of the PAGA Unit Attorney Supervisor, the PAGA Unit Senior Attorney (Attorney IV) will focus primarily on implementing and administering the new PAGA employer cure process, providing a new avenue for effective, early resolution of PAGA claims. Attorney IVs will handle the most sensitive and complex PAGA cure proposals, working with a large degree of independence within a small, collegial team.
This position may be filled in one of the following locations: Sacramento, Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Francisco. Please indicate your preferred location on your application.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of California's workforce.
Position exists at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for LWDA Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.
Schedule: The duties of this position regularly take place between 8AM - 5PM. A hybrid telework schedule is an option, but is at the discretion of the supervisor, operational needs, and guiding authorities.
This position is out stationed in either Sacramento, Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Francisco. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their outstation and headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned outstation facility is the responsibility of the employee. Travel expenses to and from Unit Headquarters (Sacramento) will be the Agency's responsibility.
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32242878&name=101.5780-1003.pdf) to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32242878&name=101.5780-1003.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Working Conditions:
Visa Sponsorship
This Position Is Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Applicants Must Be Authorized to Work in The Us without The Need for Visa Sponsorship by The Start Date of Employment.
Employees in This Position Work Extensively on Computers Either in An Agency or Home Office Environment. Attorneys Must Handle Their Own Word Processing, and Administrative Support Is Limited. This Position May Require Occasional In-State Travel, Either Locally, or For One to Two-Night Stays at Other Locations Within California, Based on Assignments. This Is a Full-Time, Monday Through Friday, Position. Occasionally, You May Work Beyond the Average Work Week of 40-Hour. There Is Some Flexibility on Work Schedules, Which Will Be Determined After Hire in Consultation with The Attorney's Immediate Supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:
This Position Is Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Applicants Must Be Authorized to Work in The Us without The Need for Visa Sponsorship by The Start Date of Employment.
Employees in This Position Work Extensively on Computers Either in An Agency or Home Office Environment. Attorneys Must Handle Their Own Word Processing, and Administrative Support Is Limited. This Position May Require Occasional In-State Travel, Either Locally, or For One to Two-Night Stays at Other Locations Within California, Based on Assignments. This Is a Full-Time, Monday Through Friday, Position. Occasionally, You May Work Beyond the Average Work Week of 40-Hour. There Is Some Flexibility on Work Schedules, Which Will Be Determined After Hire in Consultation with The Attorney's Immediate Supervisor.
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:
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=520878)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32242878&name=101.5780-1003.pdf)
Department Information:
The California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (lwda) Is a Dynamic Executive Branch Agency that Stands at The Forefront of Driving Positive Change by Protecting and Empowering California's Workforce and Economy. Lwda Supports and Oversees Seven Departments, Panels, and Boards in Our Shared Mission to Ensure Safe and Fair Workplaces, Deliver Critical Worker Benefits, and Promote Good Jobs for All. Working Toward Our Vision of An Inclusive California Economy, We Welcome Applicants Who Strive to Contribute to Our Organizational Success.
Department Website: Https://www.Labor.Ca.Gov
Special Requirements:
It Is Strongly Encouraged to Apply Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Calcareers.Ca.Gov.
Please only Submit One Application. Electronic Applications Submitted Through Your Cal Career Account Are Highly Recommended and Will Be Received/processed Faster than Other Methods of Filing.
If You Are Unable to Apply Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account, Please Mail a Completed and Signed State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678 and Application Package to The Mailing Address Provided in The “application Instructions' Section Below and Ensure the Following:
Examination/assessment
To Apply for This Position, You Must Obtain List Eligibility by Taking and Passing the Examination. if You Already Have List Eligibility for This Classification, You Do Not Need to Retake the Examination Unless Your List Eligibility Has Expired.
Click the Examination Link Below for More Information and To Take the Exam:
Attorney Iv Bulletin (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581)
For More Information About the State Hiring Process, Click Here. to Watch Tutorials on How to Apply for A State Job, Click Here.
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: 6/18/2026
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 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:
Special Requirements:
It Is Strongly Encouraged to Apply Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Calcareers.Ca.Gov.
Please only Submit One Application. Electronic Applications Submitted Through Your Cal Career Account Are Highly Recommended and Will Be Received/processed Faster than Other Methods of Filing.
If You Are Unable to Apply Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account, Please Mail a Completed and Signed State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678 and Application Package to The Mailing Address Provided in The “application Instructions' Section Below and Ensure the Following:
- Clearly Indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and The Classification Title of This Position in The “examination or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying” Section Located on Page 3 of Your State Examination/employment Std Form 678.
- Clearly Indicate the Basis of Your Eligibility (list, Transfer, Reinstatement, Etc.) in The “explanations” Section Located on Page 3 of Your State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678.
- Remove and Do Not Submit the “equal Employment Opportunity” Questionnaire (page 10) with Your Completed State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678. This Page Is for Examination Use Only.
- Do Not Include Your Full Social Security Number on Your Documents And/or Do Not Provide Any Leap Information.
Examination/assessment
To Apply for This Position, You Must Obtain List Eligibility by Taking and Passing the Examination. if You Already Have List Eligibility for This Classification, You Do Not Need to Retake the Examination Unless Your List Eligibility Has Expired.
Click the Examination Link Below for More Information and To Take the Exam:
Attorney Iv Bulletin (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581)
For More Information About the State Hiring Process, Click Here. to Watch Tutorials on How to Apply for A State Job, Click Here.
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: 6/18/2026
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 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:
Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Mail in Address
Attn: Attn: Job Control #520878
Human Resource Services Division, Mic 54
Po Box 826880
Sacramento, Ca 94280-0001
Mail in Address
Attn: Attn: Job Control #520878
Human Resource Services Division, Mic 54
Po Box 826880
Sacramento, Ca 94280-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You May Drop Off Your Application and
You May Drop Off Your Application and
