Senior Attorney – Independent Complex Litigation

Join CAL FIRE

Sacramento (CA)

Hybrid

USD 121,000 - 171,000

Full time

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Job summary

Join CAL FIRE seeks an Attorney III to perform complex and sensitive legal work with broad discretion and minimal supervision. At the full journey level, incumbents may independently conduct hearings and trials.

This position is located in California, with responsibilities across diverse legal matters under general direction. The role requires seasoned attorneys and offers growth within the Attorney series.

Qualifications

  • Attorney III requires extensive legal experience and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Experience handling complex and sensitive legal matters is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Independently conduct complex hearings and trials when required.
  • Draft legal opinions, briefs, and memoranda for varied matters.
  • Provide guidance on legal strategy and risk assessment within the office.

Job description

Join CAL FIRE seeks an Attorney III to perform complex and sensitive legal work with broad discretion and minimal supervision. At the full journey level, incumbents may independently conduct hearings and trials.

This position is located in California, with responsibilities across diverse legal matters under general direction. The role requires seasoned attorneys and offers growth within the Attorney series.

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