Senior Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking an Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel in California who will manage a major legal section, direct staff, and provide legal advice to the department head. The role includes supervising complex legal work and coordinating with executive leadership.

The position involves preparing pleadings and briefs for state boards and agencies, representing CAL FIRE before boards and agencies, and appearing before trial and appellate courts as needed.

Qualifications

• Under general direction, incumbents manage the work of a major legal section.
• Provide legal advice to the department head and assist in pleadings and briefs.
• Represent the department before boards, agencies, and courts; appear before legislative committees.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and review staff work in the legal section.
• Prepare pleadings and briefs in connection with legal matters before state boards and agencies.
• Appear before trial and appellate courts and legislative committees on departmental views.

Job description

CAL FIRE is seeking an Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel in California who will manage a major legal section, direct staff, and provide legal advice to the department head. The role includes supervising complex legal work and coordinating with executive leadership.

The position involves preparing pleadings and briefs for state boards and agencies, representing CAL FIRE before boards and agencies, and appearing before trial and appellate courts as needed.