Senior Counsel for State Audits

State of California; California; On-site; USD 134,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity bonus

Job summary

The California State Auditor's Office is seeking an Attorney IV/III to support the State Auditor by providing formal and informal legal advice on laws affecting California government. You will perform research, interpret laws, draft documents, and represent the office in legal matters, collaborating with the Chief Counsel and other attorneys.

Ideal candidates will have experience with legislation, litigation, and regulatory analysis and can handle multiple concurrent projects under tight

Qualifications

• You have experience reviewing and analyzing complex and sensitive issues concerning a wide variety of legal issues.
• Experience working with the Legislature, other state agencies, and high-level Executive or Judicial Branch staff.
• Experience providing advice to and representing high-ranking state officials on a broad range of legal issues.
• Litigation experience.
• Experience drafting legal documents including statutes, regulations, contracts and related procurement documents, and pleadings.
• Familiarity with auditing and/or project management standards and principles.
• Proven ability to handle large and varied assignments involving a wide range and frequently changing subject matters.
• Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in such an environment.
• Adapt easily to changing situations and assignments.
• History of working cooperatively and dealing effectively with others.
• Ability to work on several concurrent projects with different groups, each on a predetermined timeline.
• Familiar with the laws generally applicable to state and local government.

Responsibilities

• Prior to the Legislative approval of a performance audit request, conduct highly critical and time-sensitive preliminary legal research and analysis to support the State Auditor Office's audit analyses.
• Gather and analyze relevant laws and other legal materials, such as judicial precedents, proposed legislation, administrative decisions, and other legal authorities.
• Interpret and apply those laws to particular regulatory programs or legal issues identified as part of the audit.
• Communicate the results of the research and analysis, both verbally and in writing, to management and others within the State Auditor's Office.
• Review audit reports and related correspondence for legal content and consistency, including the development and review of audit recommendations involving legal compliance or changes in law.
• Perform legislative research and provide legal advice on pending legislation that may impact the State Auditor's Office; determine the content and impact of proposed laws and regulations on the operations, including the rights, duties, and authority, of the State Auditor's Office; summarize and report the results of such research.
• Draft and interpret laws and regulations; draft and review legal documents, including subpoenas, court documents, and contracts.
• Represent the State Auditor's Office in legal matters; and, on occasion, conduct depositions and represent or assist other counsel in litigation on behalf of or in defense of the State Auditor's Office.
• Provide appropriate legal advice on a broad range of legal issues, including, but not limited to, compliance with laws related to state and local government, conflicts of interest, public meetings and records access, public contracting, and laws related to confidentiality.
• Provide information and briefings to Members of the Legislature, legislative staff and other stakeholders, as requested by office management.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legislation work

Litigation experience

Legal drafting

Auditing familiarity

Project management

Under pressure

Team collaboration

State government law

Job description

The California State Auditor's Office is seeking an Attorney IV/III to support the State Auditor by providing formal and informal legal advice on laws affecting California government. You will perform research, interpret laws, draft documents, and represent the office in legal matters, collaborating with the Chief Counsel and other attorneys.

Ideal candidates will have experience with legislation, litigation, and regulatory analysis and can handle multiple concurrent projects under tight