Closing Date: 22nd April, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:A Government Entity seeks to fill a Limited-Term, Fulltime Attorney position in the Legal Office. Note: This 12-month limited-term appointmet may be extended to 24 months.
Under the supervision of A Government Entity Chief Counsel, and working in day-to-day direct collaboration with, and team guidance of SGC Senior Staff Counsel, the Associate Counsel is responsible for providing research, analytical, and advisory legal services needed to advise A Government Entity and SGC council, leadership, and staff on the legal aspects of A Government Entity and SGC's programs and administrative activities. The incumbent will support and coordinate agreements with agency partners, grantees, and contractors, provide Council meeting support, and organizational legal guidance. The incumbent may perform these duties with minimal supervision.
The incumbent should have general knowledge of government contracting, procurement, public meeting rules and procedures, conflict of interest and ethics laws, the Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act, and Public Records Act request protocols. Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act, Planning and Zoning Law, and legislative and budgetary processes is desirable. The incumbent must have a commitment to serving California's diverse communities and creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences. The incumbent must have an ability to travel up to 5% of the time and occasionally work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This position is eligible for telework in accordance with the A Government Entity Telework Policy.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23102696&name=AttorneyDutyStatement(Legal-LegislativeAffairs)_JC-426987.docx)
Special Requirements:
The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar active membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
A completed and detailed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received in the Human Resources Office or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes, Cover Letters, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required STD 678.
Provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Applications received without an SOQ, or those that do not respond to the specific requirements, will not be considered. See the Statement of Qualifications section for instructions.
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
For experience and education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that MQs can be determined, you must include all employment history on the STD 678, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Your application package without this information may be disqualified and/or you may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. If it is determined that you do not meet the MQs, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Completed application package (STD 678 and applicable or required documents) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. For those who must submit their application packages via the postal service, please reference the above Job Control and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s)" section. Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire with STD 678. This page is for examination purposes only.
Provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Applications received without an SOQ, or those that do not respond to the specific requirements, will not be considered. See the Statement of Qualifications section for instructions.
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
For experience and education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that MQs can be determined, you must include all employment history on the STD 678, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Your application package without this information may be disqualified and/or you may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. If it is determined that you do not meet the MQs, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Completed application package (STD 678 and applicable or required documents) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. For those who must submit their application packages via the postal service, please reference the above Job Control and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s)" section. Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire with STD 678. This page is for examination purposes only.
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:
- Broad legal understanding of public contracting, public agency laws including the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act, conflict of interest and ethics, and California land use, zoning, and general plan laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act.
- Experience in state and/or local government.
- Experience with legislative affairs.
- Able to work collaboratively and independently.
- Extensive analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Collaborative, adaptable, and able to prioritize emergent and ongoing tasks.
- Experience working in and with under-resourced communities including disadvantaged communities (DAC), Tribal communities, rural communities, immigrant communities, low-income communities, and/or communities of color.
- Proven commitment to serving diverse communities.
- An ability to create and succeed in a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Application packages received without an SOQ, or those that do not respond to the specific questions (listed below) and instructions, will not be considered.
The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed.
The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 12 point.
In the format required, please respond to the follow questions:
The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed.
The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 12 point.
In the format required, please respond to the follow questions:
- Describe a complex legal issue you were assigned to research, prepare a brief or legal opinion, and present your findings. What steps did you take and what was the result.
- Describe your background in employment law and working with human resources staff and external supporting partners. Please provide any State of California experience.
- Describe your knowledge and experience with public contracting, public agency laws including the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act, conflict of interest and ethics, and California land use, zoning, and general plan laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act.
