Attorney I

Mill Law Center; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mill Law Center in California seeks an Attorney I to provide legal recommendations to the Board, its Executive team, and staff, and to advise the Administration Division, Victim Compensation Program (VCP) and Revenue Recovery Branch.

The position is quasi-judicial, serving as Administrative Hearing Officer for victim appeals and Erroneously Convicted Felon claims, requiring strong communication and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the California State Bar.
• Experience with administrative adjudicatory bodies.
• Experience with state contracting process.
• Experience with complex civil litigation.
• Familiarity with PRA and IPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal recommendations to Board members, Executive team, and staff.
• Advise Administration Division, Victim Compensation Program (VCP) and Revenue Recovery Branch.
• Act as Administrative Hearing Officer for victim appeals and Erroneously Convicted Felon claims.
• Work with staff and the public at all levels with clear, effective communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Administrative adjudicatory bodies

State contracting process

Complex civil litigation

PRA/IPA familiarity

Education

Member of California State Bar

Job description

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.

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

Experience Needed - Membership in The California State Bar.