Attorney IV - PRA, Cal/OSHA

California Department of Industrial Relations; Los Angeles (CA); Híbrido; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) seeks a licensed attorney to join its Legal Unit in Los Angeles. You will represent DOSH in civil and administrative proceedings, draft regulations, and advise on a wide range of legal issues affecting occupational safety and health.

This full-time position offers telework in line with agency policies, requires travel within California, and demands superb writing, courtroom advocacy, and ethical

Qualificações

• Must be member of the California Bar and qualified to practice law in California.
• A writing sample must be submitted for the application.
• Standard application form, cover letter, resume and writing sample required.

Responsabilidades

• Represent DOSH in administrative hearings before the Appeals Board and in civil and writ litigation before trial and appellate courts.
• Draft regulations and regulatory packages; advise the Chief and Deputy Chiefs on legal matters.
• Provide legal services across multiple substantive areas including occupational safety and health, administrative, employment, and constitutional law.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Litigation

Administrative law

Public speaking

Formação académica

Juris Doctor degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description And Duties

This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.

• Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week.

This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.

Working at the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, widely known as Cal/OSHA, means much more than showing up for a job. You will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of the community, work force, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), the incumbent represents DOSH in the full range of legal issues within the jurisdiction of the Division. Works effectively with opposing counsel and other external representatives who also have a high level of experience, expertise and skills. Represents DOSH in administrative hearings before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (the Appeals Board) and civil and writ litigation before California trial and appellate courts; analyzes and drafts legislation; serves as counsel at public meetings; and provides legal services on a wide variety of other issues impacting DOSH, in multiple substantive areas of law, including occupational safety and health law, administrative law, employment law, labor law, constitutional law, privacy law, corporate law, bankruptcy law, criminal law, and civil procedure. Serves as an expert in the California Public Records Act and advises on compliance in the most high-profile cases. Drafts regulations, prepares regulatory packages and advises the Chief and Deputy Chiefs on the same.

Essential functions of this position are to perform competently and with strong technical skills in the specific job duties identified below; to accomplish assigned legal work with minimal supervision and exercising broad discretion; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, as required for the specific job duties, including by consistently producing well-written and compelling legal briefs and other written work product; to appear and perform competently and with a high degree of expertise and professionalism in civil or administrative courts; to communicate in a professional, respectful and productive manner with opposing counsel, clients, stakeholders, colleagues, and the public; to travel as necessary and as assigned; and to demonstrate good judgment and act with high ethical standards and professionalism.

There is one (1) position that may be filled in either Los Angeles or Monrovia . Please also see the other postings in CalCareers for the other locations.

(**NOTE telework agreements are available and attorneys currently conduct a majority of hearings remotely.)

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

• 249.3

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at: Division of Occupational Safety and Health - Legal Unit, 355 South Grand Ave Suite 1850, Los Angeles CA 90071.

There is one (1) position that may be filled in either Los Angeles or Monrovia. Please also see the other posting under a different job control in CalCareers for the other location. If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a separate application for each job control.

This a full time position headquartered in our legal offices located in the Wells Fargo east tower, on the 18th floor, 355 S. Grand Ave., in Los Angeles, CA. The office is in a high rise building with both artificial and natural lighting. Employees in this position have offices, work at desks, and are required to work extensively on computers as necessary to accomplish their duties. This position also requires in-state travel, either locally within Southern California, or for one to three-day overnight trips within California, based on assignments, and as determined according to the needs of DOSH. Attorneys will normally average a 40-hour work week, however they are expected to work all hours as necessary to accomplish their assignments and fulfill their responsibilities.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of the California Bar and qualified to practice law in California.
• In order to apply for this position, you must submit the standard application form, cover letter, resume and writing sample.
• A writing sample must be submitted. The sample should be no longer than 15 pages in length (if the original writing sample is longer than 15 pages, you may provide the first 15 pages only.)

Final Filing Date: 11/3/2026

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.

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).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.