Senior Counsel - Emergency Management & Public Policy

State of California; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent CalPERS pension

401(k) and 457(b) Plans

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

Free Parking

Job summary

The State of California, Cal OES, seeks an Attorney III to independently perform complex and sensitive legal assignments within the Legal Services Division. You will serve as the expert/lead attorney handling challenging matters with minimal supervision.

The role supports emergency management, policy making, litigation, contracts, and compliance, requiring a California State Bar license and a focus on public safety and fiscal implications.

Qualifications

• California State Bar license required.
• Experience in emergency management including planning, preparedness, response and recovery.
• Experience with employment and labor law including counseling, discipline, leaves and investigations.
• Experience conducting administrative hearings before state agencies.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and providing legal advice on contracts and procurements.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating or editing legal documents including opinions, contracts and notices.
• Experience interpreting public records act, APA, FPPA and related regulations.
• Experience handling or monitoring litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex program advice and legal opinions.
• Support policy makers with legal guidance and analysis.
• Provide personnel and administrative support within the division.
• Assist in emergency response and recovery efforts through legal perspectives.
• Support litigation activities and related processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Labor and employment law

Contracts and procurement

Administrative hearings

Legal documents drafting

Public records & open meeting acts

Litigation monitoring

Job description

The State of California, Cal OES, seeks an Attorney III to independently perform complex and sensitive legal assignments within the Legal Services Division. You will serve as the expert/lead attorney handling challenging matters with minimal supervision.

The role supports emergency management, policy making, litigation, contracts, and compliance, requiring a California State Bar license and a focus on public safety and fiscal implications.