ATTORNEY

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced medical benefits

Dental & disability benefits

Employer paid life insurance

Extra vacation/annual leave

Free parking

Job summary

The State of California invites applications for an Attorney I within the Office of the Inspector General, located in Kern County. The role monitors internal reviews of staff misconduct and oversees review committees to assess policy and practice compliance.

Telework is allowed on a hybrid basis, with occasional on-site commitments. Salary ranges from $7,969 to $12,026 per month, with PLP 2025 adjustments; very strong candidate with California Bar license will be considered.

Qualifications

• Attorney with active California Bar license.
• Minimum requirements described in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors internal routine reviews regarding staff misconduct and critical incident cases.
• Oversees reviews by institutional and department committees to assess policy and practice.

Education

California State Bar License

Job description

$7,969.00 - $12,026.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced by 4.62% and will accrue 8 hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period. PLP 2025 for this classification is expected to be effective through October 2026.

Under the direction of anAttorney Supervisor, the Attorney I monitors California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) internal routine reviews regarding alleged staff misconduct; critical incident cases; staff use-of-force reviews by institutional executive review committees and department executive review committees; and investigations closed by the Department based on regulatory special conditions. The Attorney I monitors the performances of prison supervisors who conduct internal routine reviews regarding alleged staff misconduct and hiring authorities who make decisions regarding the routine reviews; prison staff involved in critical incident cases; the work of institutional executive review committees and department executive review committees; and hiring authorities who make decisions regarding the closure of investigations based on regulatory special conditions to assess the appropriateness of policies and practices within CDCR.
The OIG is dedicated to being an agency that promotes a positive work environment where employees feel valued, is family friendly, allows for true work-life balance, and ensures opportunities for employee growth. Telework eligibility is pursuant to Government Code 14200 et. seq. for eligible applicants residing in California.

The Office of the Inspector General intends to fully comply with Executive Order N-22-25, requiring employees to report to an OIG office location or field location at least four days per week. Additional on-site days may be required based on departmental policies and operational needs.

The designated Headquarters (HQ) for this position is in Bakersfield, CA , and the selected candidate will be required to commute to their HQ office location as needed to meet operational needs. All commute expenses to the HQ location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY

ATTORNEY $7,969.00 - $10,473.00L $8,969.00 - $12,026.00M New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

4

Work Location:

Kern County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Staff Misconduct Monitoring Unit

Department Information

To safeguard the integrity of the State's correctional system byproviding oversight and transparency through monitoring, reporting,and recommending improvements to the California Department ofCorrections and Rehabilitation.
The Office of the Inspector General is excluded from bargaining unitcontracts.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Proof of California residency will be required if teleworking prior to appointment.

*E-mail will be the primary method of communication for the recruitment and interview process. Please ensure the e-mail address listed on your application is current and/or accurate.

PLEASE NOTE:

Electronic application submission through CalCareers is highly encouraged.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.E-Verifyis 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 .

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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).

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:

• Training or experience working in a correctional setting
• Training or experiencewith employment law, labor law, grievances, and appeals
• Experienceworking on multidisciplinary teams

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.oig.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

• Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
• Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding
• Free parking is available at all of our office locations, and free electric vehicle charging is available at our Sacramento location.