Closing Date: 29th March, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:A Government Entity seeks to fill a Permanent, Full-Time Attorney III position in the Legal Office.
Under the general direction and day-to-day supervision from A Government Entity's Chief Counsel, the Senior Staff Counsel demonstrates expertise in the performance of difficult, complex, sensitive, and specialized legal work in all areas of responsibility of A Government Entity, with a particular focus on providing counsel and advice to SGC leadership, Councilmembers, staff, and key stakeholders. The Staff Counsel is responsible for providing research and analytical legal services needed to advise A Government Entity and SGC leadership and coordinates the legal work for SGC, including developing and negotiating agreements with agency partners, grantees, and contractors, providing Council meeting support and organizational legal guidance, and engaging on litigation as needed and in coordination with the Attorney General and A Government Entity Chief Counsel. The incumbent shall perform these duties with minimal supervision.
The incumbent must have a strong understanding of government contracting and procurement, public meeting rules and procedures, conflict of interest and ethics laws, and the Public Records Act. 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=22815542&name=(03.19.24)Attorney3-DutyStatement_HRApproved.docx)
Working Conditions:
The positions at A Government Entity may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the A Government Entity Telework Policy and/or future program need.
All A Government Entity employees must reside in California upon appointment.
- A Government Entity is located in Sacramento, directly across from the State Capitol.
- Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
- Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
- Daily use of personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
- Occasional extended hours outside of normal working business hours may be required.
- Reasonably expected to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Occasional/overnight travel up to 5% may be required.
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 (https://www.naces.org/) 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.
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR's CalCareers website (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx)
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 (https://www.naces.org/) 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.
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR's CalCareers website (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx)
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:
- 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.
- Ability to provide leadership to and delegate to a small team, knowledge of management principles.
- Experience working in and with under-resourced communities including disadvantaged communities, 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.
