Attorney

State of California; Kozhikode district; Hybrid; INR 8,712,000 - 12,585,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Flexible Work Hours

Healthcare benefits

Paid Leave

11 Paid Holidays

Retirement and Savings Plans

Group Legal Services

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and development

Short-Term Disability Program

Transportation options

Nearby restaurants

Job summary

CalVCB in California seeks an Attorney I to provide legal recommendations to Board members, its Executive team, and staff, and to advise the Administration Division, Victim Compensation Program, and Revenue Recovery Branch. The role is quasi-judicial, serving as an Administrative Hearing Officer for victim appeals and Erroneously Convicted Felon claims.

The position offers hybrid telework with in-person work at least four days weekly.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is ATTORNEY as stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal recommendations to Board members, Executive team, and staff.
• Advise the Administration Division, Victim Compensation Program, and Revenue Recovery Branch.
• Act as Administrative Hearing Officer for victim appeals and Erroneously Convicted Felon claims.
• Work in a hybrid telework model with in-person requirement of at least four days per week.
• Ensure compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code and Form 700 filings.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Independent and team work

Experience with administrative adjudic

State contracting processes

Complex civil litigation experience

Familiarity with PRA and IPA

Job description

This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates:

• October 21, 2026
• November 4, 2026
• November 18, 2026
• December 2, 2026

Under the direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney I provides legal recommendations to Board members, its Executive team, and staff. The Attorney I also advises the Administration Division, Victim Compensation Program (VCP), and Revenue Recovery Branch. Additionally, the Attorney I position is quasi-judicial, and acts as an Administrative Hearing Officer regarding victim appeals and Erroneously Convicted Felon claims.

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in person at least four (4) days per week and as needed/required.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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. We do not accept STEM-OPT. CalVCB uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

CalVCB employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on the length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours, and conditions of employment.

Some added benefits CalVCB offers include:

• Telework
• Flexible Work Hours
• Generous healthcare benefits - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Group Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and development
• Short-Term Disability Program
• Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking
• Nearby restaurants

For more details about employee benefits, visit the CalHR Benefits Website

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY

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:

• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with staff and the public at all levels
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Experience with administrative adjudicatory bodies
• Experience with state contracting process
• Experience with complex civil litigation
• Familiarity with the PRA and IPA