Closing Date: 1st May, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Attorney III has responsibility for the full range of legal issues and providing legal advice to executive management. The Attorney III is responsible for all legal analyses and recommendations involving A Government Entity. The incumbent may assist in the formation and review of administrative policy, as assigned. The Attorney III has contact with A Government Entity Executive Management and staff, Council Members, Department of Social Services, Department of Developmental Services, Office of the Attorney General, State Compensation Insurance Fund, California Department of Human Resources, Department of Industrial Relations, and other public and private agencies. Some basic administrative tasks such as copying and filing may be performed by the Attorney III, as necessary.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23066390&name=AttorneyIIIDS4.24FINAL.pdf)
Special Requirements:
- Applicant must have an active membership with The State Bar of California.
- Fingerprint check may be required.
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:
- Knowledge and experience with Public Records Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and the Political Reform Act.
- Experience drafting, reviewing and editing legal documents.
- Experience analyzing complex transactional documents.
- Experience and/or interest in issues related to individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative flexibility, and confidentiality.
- Experience drafting and reviewing proposed legislation.
- Strong analytical and legal research skills and methods.
- Demonstrated capacity to analyze issues arising under federal, State, and local laws and effectively provide clear recommendations.
- Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure to identify issues, develop solutions, and produce products within a short timeframe.
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally -- both orally and in writing -- to technical, lay, and policy-oriented audiences.
- Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively with a team and work independently to complete work assignments.
