Senior Criminal Law Counsel - Legislative & Policy Lead

State of California; California; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and leave

Retirement program

Savings Plus Program (401k, 457)

Commute program

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Medical/Dependent Care Accounts

Job summary

The State of California seeks an Attorney III (Criminal Law Team) to lead the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code's legislative program. You will conduct legal research, analyze criminal law and policies, and support the legislative process for proposed reforms.

Responsibilities include complex assignments, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and guiding staff through challenging projects while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with the California legislative process.
• Statutory interpretation and drafting experience.
• Experience writing reports for a non-legal audience.
• Experience analyzing policy issues using empirical studies and legislative history.
• Experience working cooperatively with commissions and control agencies.
• Demonstrated experience providing superior customer service.
• Knowledge and experience in project management.
• Leadership skills focused on process improvements and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Committee's legislative program and oversee staff legal work.
• Conduct background research and analysis of law and policies.
• Support the legislative process when bills are introduced.

Skills

California legislative process

Statutory interpretation

Drafting

Policy analysis

Interagency collaboration

Customer service

Project management

Leadership

Staff development

Clear communication

Prioritization

Job description

The State of California seeks an Attorney III (Criminal Law Team) to lead the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code's legislative program. You will conduct legal research, analyze criminal law and policies, and support the legislative process for proposed reforms.

Responsibilities include complex assignments, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and guiding staff through challenging projects while maintaining high professional standards.