Counsel to the Ombudsperson Division

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation reimbursement

CalHR benefits package

Job summary

The Attorney III position provides legal counsel to the OYCR Ombudsperson Division on sensitive issues related to investigations, jurisdiction, records access, policy, legislation, privacy and confidentiality. You will support the Ombudsperson in duties under Welfare & Institutions Code sections 2200 et seq.

and in implementing the Youth Bill of Rights. The role requires travel within California, daily use of a computer/phone, and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical能力 and ability to solve complex legal questions.
• Effective written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience supporting in-house legal teams on regulatory and policy matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to the OYCR Ombudsperson Division on investigations, policy, and confidentiality.
• Assist in interpreting Welfare & Institutions Code provisions applicable to youth justice and rights.
• Support compliance, records access, and interactions with state agencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Under the direction of the Ombudsperson of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) and with guidance from Counsel to OYCR, the Attorney III provides legal counsel to the OYCR Ombudsperson Division on sensitive legal issues related to Ombudsperson investigations, jurisdiction, access to records and individuals, policy issues, legislation, privacy and confidentiality issues, and policies and procedures. The Attorney III will support the Ombudsperson in exercising their duties under Welfare & Institutions Code sections 2200(d), 2200.2, 2200.5, 2200.7, and in the implementation of the Youth Bill of Rights, Welfare, and Institutions Code section 224.71 et sec.

The Attorney III position requires frequent travel within the State and daily use of a personal computer/telephone. Hybrid telework options available.

Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position due to the heavy workload and time-sensitive nature of the work. The incumbent routinely works with and is exposed to sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain confidentiality at all times.

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

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY III

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform in-house counsel work including but not limited to preparing legal opinions, analyzing legislation, drafting, and reviewing regulations, preparing and reviewing correspondence, and providing legal support to the Division of the Ombudsperson.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the rights of incarcerated, and probation involved youth in California.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory regime governing juvenile facilities in California.
• Experience representing youth in juvenile and adult court system.
• Willing and capable to understand the Ombudsperson role, policies, and mission in order to provide sound legal advice that is responsive to the Division needs.
• Knowledge of youth justice reform policy issues such rehabilitative and restorative youth practices, trauma-informed care, diversion and re-entry, mental health and substance use treatment services and integrated youth programs.
• Strong demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to problem-solve and use critical and creative thinking to effectively perform work.
• Experience communicating effectively, both written and oral, with representatives of federal, state, and local governmental agencies, and other organizations.
• Experience advising top level administrators on legal, policy and strategic issues, including the ability to analyze and advise on issues with a broad policy perspective.
• Clear and demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the legislative process and associated protocols.
• Lived experience within the juvenile care continuum.
• Value community engagement and community stakeholder input.
• Understand of the causes of structural racism and strategies to address them.