ATTORNEY III

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Flexible Work Hours

Health benefits

11 Paid Holidays

Retirement and Savings Plans

Group Legal Services

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and development

Short-Term Disability Program

Transportation options

Job summary

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is seeking an Attorney III to advise on complex, sensitive legal matters and to perform litigation, investigations, hearings, and legal research with minimal supervision. The role requires licensure in the California State Bar and supports hybrid telework with in-person four days per week.

Applicants should be prepared to work independently, exercise judgment, and apply knowledge of statutes, regulations, and CalVCB policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in California and a member of the State Bar.
• Experience handling complex, sensitive legal matters.
• Ability to conduct legal research and draft memoranda.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex and sensitive legal matters affecting CalVCB.
• Perform difficult litigation, investigations, hearings, and negotiations.
• Conduct legal research with minimal supervision and independence.

Skills

Litigation skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Research

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Access

Job description

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding public interest, victim centered career? Are you searching for a job that provides an opportunity to work as part of a team, while exercising independence and initiative? Are you interested in utilizing either civil and/or criminal litigation skills and knowledge on a regular basis? If yes, the Attorney III position at the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) may be the opportunity you seek.

Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney III advises on complex and sensitive legal matters affecting CalVCB and effectively performs the more difficult and complex litigation and investigations, hearings, negotiations, and legal research for CalVCB with minimal supervision, broad discretion, and independence. The Attorney III utilizes appropriate oral and written advocacy skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, personal knowledge, training, rules, laws, regulations, legal practices, and CalVCB policies and practices consistent with the direction of the Chief Counsel to perform essential functions.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY III

ATTORNEY III $10,852.00 - $15,325.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

3

Work Location:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is a state program dedicated to provide financial assistance to victims of crime and help them restore their lives. At CalVCB, we work to reduce the impact of crime of victims’ lives. We reimburse crime-related expenses, connect victims with services and support, and do all we can to inform and empower victims.

The CalVCB is a special funded department under the direction of the Government Operations Agency. If your goal is to make a difference in a small, compassionate agency, this is the job for you. We value diversity and inclusion, facilitate, and support employee recognition, and actively promote career development. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse workforce where you have a sense of accomplishment and purpose, CalVCB invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

Our Mission: CalVCB is a trusted partner in providing restorative financial assistance to victims of crime.

Our Vision: CalVCB helps victims of crime restore their lives.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement: CalVCB is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of California, and to creating a work environment in which all employees are valued, included, and empowered.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/calvcb/

NOTE: This position requires membership in the California State Bar.

Desirable Qualifications

• Effectively operate a computer using the following software programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Ability to develop statistical data and evaluate results.
• Ability to apply and interpret policies, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to take and follow verbal or written direction from supervisors/managers.
• General knowledge of the VCP program to be able to establish program goals/objectives, identify/resolve program issues, etc.
• General knowledge of the formal and informal aspects of the legislative process in order to analyze proposed legislation impacting the department.
• General knowledge of the department’s mission, goals and policies to ensure that the progress and completion of work assignments and tasks conform to the overall objectives of the unit and/or division.

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
• 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

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

Human Resources Contact:
Fahm Saechao
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria outlined below. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please address how you possess each SOQ criteria, numerically in the same order outlined below, using specific examples of your education, training, and experience.

The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, no smaller than a 12-point font, and no more than two (2) pages in length. You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below.

Applications received without an SOQ, those that do not follow the instructions in this section, or answer the specific SOQ criteria below will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQ. The SOQ must be submitted along with the STD 678.

1. Please describe your knowledge of and experience with administrative hearings.

2. Please describe your experience reviewing complex legal issues, conducting legal analysis, and drafting legal memoranda that comports with California law.

3. Describe a challenging legal issue that you worked on and the final result. Include the skills and personal qualities that you applied to resolve the issue.

Location

CalVCB is located at 400 R Street in downtown Sacramento, blocks from the light rail and public transportation and within walking distance to restaurants, Sacramento River levee bike trail, the State Capitol, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50 and Highway 80.

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.