Closing Date: 16th March, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Candidates hired into the Attorney III (Range A) classification at the minimum of the pay range will receive a pay differential added to their base salary. This pay differential brings the monthly gross salary to $11,695, before the 2025 PLP 4.62 percent pay reduction discussed further below.
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is recruiting for one permanent, full-time Attorney III position in the Office of Financial Technology Innovation
to be located in the Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of these positions within the next 180 days.
This position is responsible for providing thought leadership and legal research and policy recommendations related to innovative financial technologies and products, as well as conducting legal research into innovative technologies and emerging financial products and services.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each full-time employee shall receive a reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the reduction in pay. All Bargaining Unit 2 classifications will receive a 4.62 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 8 hours of PLP 2025 per month.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31048267&name=026OFTIAttorneyIIIDutyStatementFinal.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Sacramento Location:
The Sacramento office is in the new state-of-the-art May Lee State Office Complex in Sacramento's River District, conveniently located next to Light Rail. On site parking available for a fee
San Francisco Location:
The San Francisco office is located in the heart of the financial district within walking distance to BART and restaurants.
Los Angeles Location:
The Los Angeles office is located in the heart of the downtown financial district within walking distance to restaurants, transit, multiple parking options.
San Diego Location:
The San Diego office is located in the heart of Mission Valley, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
This job requires reporting on site, however, telework may be available once established.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney III (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5795)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) protects consumers and oversees financial service providers and products. The DFPI supervises the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions and money transmitters. Additionally, the DFPI licenses and regulates a variety of financial service providers, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, payday lenders and other consumer finance lenders. The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement.
Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/
Special Requirements:
Attorney III (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5795)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=510038)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31048267&name=026OFTIAttorneyIIIDutyStatementFinal.pdf)
Department Information:
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) protects consumers and oversees financial service providers and products. The DFPI supervises the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions and money transmitters. Additionally, the DFPI licenses and regulates a variety of financial service providers, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, payday lenders and other consumer finance lenders. The DFPI offers benefit packages, competitive salary, a robust training program and opportunities for advancement.
Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/
Special Requirements:
The position(s) require(s) a(n) The State Bar of California License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Please 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.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Additional Filing Instructions:
Conflict of Interest
This Position Is Subject to Title 10, 250.30 of The California Code of Regulations, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation's Conflict of Interest Code. the Incumbent Is Required to Submit a Statement of Economic Interests (form 700) Within 30 Days of Assuming Office, Annually by April 1st and Within 30 Days of Leaving Office.
Fingerprint
Title 11, Section 703 (d) of The California Code of Regulations Requires Criminal Record Checks of All Personnel Who Have Access to Criminal Offender Record Information (cori). Pursuant to This Requirement, Applicants for This Position Will Be Required to Submit Fingerprints to The Department of Justice and Be Cleared Before Hiring. in Accordance with Dfpi's (cori) Procedures, Clearance Shall Be Maintained While Employed in A Cori-Designated Position. Additionally, the Position Routinely Works with Sensitive and Confidential Issues And/or Materials and Is Expected to Maintain the Privacy and Confidentiality of Documents and Topics Pertaining to Individuals or To Sensitive Program Matters at All Times.
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: 3/16/2026
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.
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:
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Additional Filing Instructions:
- You are encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareers account.
- If applying with a hard copy application, please reference “JC-510038/RPA#OFTI 26-128” in the Job Title section of your State application in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Hard copy applications not received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on the final filing date will not be accepted.
- Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.
Conflict of Interest
This Position Is Subject to Title 10, 250.30 of The California Code of Regulations, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation's Conflict of Interest Code. the Incumbent Is Required to Submit a Statement of Economic Interests (form 700) Within 30 Days of Assuming Office, Annually by April 1st and Within 30 Days of Leaving Office.
Fingerprint
Title 11, Section 703 (d) of The California Code of Regulations Requires Criminal Record Checks of All Personnel Who Have Access to Criminal Offender Record Information (cori). Pursuant to This Requirement, Applicants for This Position Will Be Required to Submit Fingerprints to The Department of Justice and Be Cleared Before Hiring. in Accordance with Dfpi's (cori) Procedures, Clearance Shall Be Maintained While Employed in A Cori-Designated Position. Additionally, the Position Routinely Works with Sensitive and Confidential Issues And/or Materials and Is Expected to Maintain the Privacy and Confidentiality of Documents and Topics Pertaining to Individuals or To Sensitive Program Matters at All Times.
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: 3/16/2026
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.
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 Financial Protection and Innovation
N/a
Attn: Denise Gutierrez
Human Resources Office
651 Bannon St Suite 300
Sacramento, Ca 95811
N/a
Attn: Denise Gutierrez
Human Resources Office
651 Bannon St Suite 300
Sacramento, Ca 95811
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 Financial Protection and Innovation
N/a
Denise Gutierrez
Human Resources Office
651 Bannon St Suite 300
Sacramento, Ca 95811
08:00 Am - 05:00 Pm
N/a
Denise Gutierrez
Human Resources Office
651 Bannon St Suite 300
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:
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
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