ATTORNEY III

Department of Transportation; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Attorney III to join its Bay Area Legal Office. This role involves interpreting laws and preparing complex cases, with a focus on environmental and land use law. Candidates will thrive in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and offers substantial responsibilities. The position requires travel to various courtrooms and may offer telework options based on operational needs. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the legal realm and enjoy excellent benefits including health, dental, and pension plans.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Telework Options

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a valid California State Bar License.
• Experience in environmental and land use law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cases for trial in various courtrooms.
• Study and apply laws and court decisions to complex cases.

Skills

Environmental Law

Land Use Law

Real Property Law

Legal Research

Trial Preparation

Education

California State Bar License

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal Research Software

Job description

The Bay Area Legal Office (Oakland) is seeking a dynamic, motivated Attorney III / Attorney. Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and / or Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney III studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other authorities in the preparation of moderately difficult and / or complex cases, opinions, and briefs; prepares and presents cases for trial and / or does a variety of transactional work. Particularly interested in candidates with experience in environmental and land use / real property law. Will consider Attorney.

The Caltrans Legal Division is comprised of five legal offices statewide, including its headquarters office near the State Capitol in Sacramento and branches in Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno and Oakland. The Bay Area Legal Office is a mid-sized legal office with approximately 30-attorneys handling legal matters for Caltrans’ Districts 1, 4 and 5, which geographically span the California coastal counties from the Oregon border to Santa Barbara, including the nine Bay Area counties. The Bay Area Legal Office is a public entity law office which offers a supportive and challenging work environment where you will be given substantial responsibility at any stage of your career.

The job also offers excellent health, dental, vision and pension plan benefits.

All Caltrans Attorney may receive promotions in place to Attorney III or Attorney IV based on available funds, successful performance and compliance with labor union requirements.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Attorney III or Attorney exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and / or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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

Apply today to join our team!

Working Conditions

Position located in Oakland, Alameda County.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Will have to perform work duties in different court rooms throughout the state and therefore, this position does require travel.

Telework may be available, but time in the office will be required.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Applicants are required to take the CalHR examination for the classification and be reachable on the eligibility list. You must also have a California State Bar License.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s) / diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts / degrees must provide a transcript / degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Here is a list of evaluation agencies.