Senior Staff Counsel - Developmental Services (Hybrid)

State of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services – Headquarters seeks an Attorney III to perform complex and sensitive legal work in the Legal Affairs Division, including probate conservatorships, personnel matters, statutory and regulatory interpretation, programmatic legal advice, and legislative analysis.

The position represents the Department in state courts and administrative bodies, requires travel, and offers a hybrid in-office/telework arrangement in Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Attorney III performs complex and sensitive legal work in the Legal Affairs Division, including probate conservatorships, personnel matters, statutory/regulatory interpretation, programmatic legal advice, and legislative analysis.
• The Attorney III represents the Department in proceedings before courts and administrative bodies throughout the state; travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and sensitive legal work in the Legal Affairs Division.
• Represent the Department in proceedings before courts and administrative bodies.
• Interact professionally with Department managers and staff while handling multiple tasks with stringent deadlines.
• Travel moderates to frequently per the role's requirements.

Skills

Attorney III

Attorney

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Abode

Job description

The California Department of Developmental Services – Headquarters seeks an Attorney III to perform complex and sensitive legal work in the Legal Affairs Division, including probate conservatorships, personnel matters, statutory and regulatory interpretation, programmatic legal advice, and legislative analysis.

The position represents the Department in state courts and administrative bodies, requires travel, and offers a hybrid in-office/telework arrangement in Sacramento.