Attorney IV

State of California; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced medical, dental, and life

Employer paid Life Insurance

Additional vacation/leave

Free parking

Free EV charging

Job summary

State of California, Office of the Inspector General, seeks an Attorney IV to monitor, evaluate, and report on complex investigations concerning employee misconduct and sexual misconduct within CDCR. The role involves oversight of OIA investigators and EAPT attorneys, advising on disciplinary actions, and frequent travel to facilities statewide.

Telework eligibility exists under state policy, with on-site requirements four days per week; incumbents commute to HQ as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex and sensitive legal work.
• Training or experience evaluating investigations.
• Training or experience in conducting investigations.
• Training or experience evaluating or litigating employee misconduct cases.
• Training or experience evaluating sexual misconduct cases.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on difficult investigations related to alleged employee sexual misconduct.
• Supervise OIA investigators and EAPT attorneys and advise on disciplinary actions.
• Travel to CDCR facilities and OIG headquarters to support investigations across California.
• Perform duties on special projects as needed by the Office of the Inspector General.

Skills

Legal experience

Investigations

Litigation

Sexual misconduct cases

Employee misconduct

Job description

This job announcement is a re-posting. If you have already applied to JC 531589, your application is still being considered. There is no need to reapply at this time.

*This position may be located in either the Bakersfield (Kern County) or Rancho Cucamonga (San Bernardino County) office; Please indicate on your job application which location you are applying for.

Under the general direction of an Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney IV monitors, evaluates, and reports on the most difficult and sensitive California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) criminal and administrative investigations related to alleged employee sexual misconduct and the litigation of employee disciplinary actions. The Attorney IV monitors and evaluates the performances of CDCR’s Office of Internal Affairs (OIA) investigators, Office of Legal Affairs Employment Advocacy and Prosecution Team (EAPT) attorneys, and hiring authorities, including wardens. The Attorney IV performs OIG investigations or investigative activities concerning alleged CDCR employee sexual misconduct. The Attorney IV travels to CDCR prisons or other CDCR facilities throughout the State of California; various stakeholders offices; and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) headquarters and regional offices. The Attorney IV completes work on special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Please Note:

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.

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 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 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.

• 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

In addition, free parking is available at all our office locations, and free electric vehicle charging is available at our Sacramento location. Our offices are located near public transit, shopping, and an array of food options.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY IV

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:

• Experience in performing a wide variety of legal work with varying levels of complexity, and the ability to independently handle complex and sensitive legal cases.
• Training or experience in evaluating investigations.
• Training or experience in conducting investigations.
• Training or experience in evaluating or litigating employee misconduct cases.
• Training or experience in evaluating sexual assault or sexual misconduct cases.