State of California
Deputy Counsel ATTORNEY IV
State of California, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Board of Governors, California Community CollegesJC-444774 - Deputy CounselATTORNEY IVFinal Filing Date: 8/22/2024Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-offApplicants seeking to gain eligibility for
Attorney IV
may view and take the required exam here: CalCareersJob Description:This is an in-house counsel position in the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, representing the Chancellor and the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. The attorney works under the supervision of the General Counsel, and will perform the following functions:Conduct legal research;Draft decisions on appeals of student unlawful discrimination claims;Assist in the development and drafting of regulations;Draft legal opinions;Prepare bill analyses;Review contracts and grants, and draft contract language;Research and investigate community college compliance with minimum conditions;Perform other duties as assigned.Employees must reside in CA for a job appointment.The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on the Chancellor’s Office’s evolving telework policy. The Chancellor’s Office supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to the headquarters office in Sacramento if an urgent need arises.Working Conditions
Ability to use standard computer and/or office machines for an extended period of time.Communicate in a clear and concise manner.Work in a climate-controlled, open office environment under artificial lighting.Exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment.Periodic public speaking/presentations are required.Ability to effectively telework within the state of CA.Hybrid work setting provided.Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.ATTORNEY IVATTORNEY IIIThe position(s) require(s) a(n) Law Degree & Current CA Bar membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) provides detailed information about your experiences and allows the hiring manager to better assess your qualifications for this position. The SOQ demonstrates your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should include responses to the questions listed below. It should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced. A resume or cover letter will not be considered a substitute for the required SOQ. Each response within the SOQ must include reference to the correlating number and/or question. Maximum of two (2) pages in length.Please explain how your personal and legal experiences prepare you to represent the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, and the Chancellor’s Office, state regulatory entities that provide leadership and supervision over an open access system of higher education that serves more than 2 million Californians of all backgrounds.Please describe why you are interested in joining the Office of General Counsel, and what professional expectations or aspirations you would have for your work with the California Community Colleges, should you be offered the position.Please do NOT add any confidential information to your application or supporting documentation such as: social security number, date of birth, disability information, LEAP status, examination scores, pictures, etc.Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Board of Governors, California Community CollegesAttn: Human Resources Office1102 Q Street, #4400Sacramento, CA 95811Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Board of Governors, California Community CollegesHuman Resources Office1102 Q Street, #4400Sacramento, CA 9581108:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is required and must be included.Degree/DiplomaStatement of Qualifications (SOQ)Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:Admission to the California State Bar.Graduation from an ABA accredited law school.Minimum six years working experience as a California attorney (5 yrs if applying at Attorney III level).Significant litigation, regulatory, or public contracting experience.Working experience as an attorney for a California public agency.Working experience as an attorney with public higher education clients.Working experience as an attorney with public agency clients.Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.Human Resources Contact:Recruitment Team(916) 445-7911recruitment@cccco.eduPlease direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-offApplicants seeking to gain eligibility for
Attorney IV
may view and take the required exam here: CalCareersJob Description:This is an in-house counsel position in the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, representing the Chancellor and the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. The attorney works under the supervision of the General Counsel, and will perform the following functions:Conduct legal research;Draft decisions on appeals of student unlawful discrimination claims;Assist in the development and drafting of regulations;Draft legal opinions;Prepare bill analyses;Review contracts and grants, and draft contract language;Research and investigate community college compliance with minimum conditions;Perform other duties as assigned.Employees must reside in CA for a job appointment.The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on the Chancellor’s Office’s evolving telework policy. The Chancellor’s Office supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to the headquarters office in Sacramento if an urgent need arises.Working Conditions
Ability to use standard computer and/or office machines for an extended period of time.Communicate in a clear and concise manner.Work in a climate-controlled, open office environment under artificial lighting.Exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment.Periodic public speaking/presentations are required.Ability to effectively telework within the state of CA.Hybrid work setting provided.Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.ATTORNEY IVATTORNEY IIIThe position(s) require(s) a(n) Law Degree & Current CA Bar membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) provides detailed information about your experiences and allows the hiring manager to better assess your qualifications for this position. The SOQ demonstrates your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should include responses to the questions listed below. It should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced. A resume or cover letter will not be considered a substitute for the required SOQ. Each response within the SOQ must include reference to the correlating number and/or question. Maximum of two (2) pages in length.Please explain how your personal and legal experiences prepare you to represent the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, and the Chancellor’s Office, state regulatory entities that provide leadership and supervision over an open access system of higher education that serves more than 2 million Californians of all backgrounds.Please describe why you are interested in joining the Office of General Counsel, and what professional expectations or aspirations you would have for your work with the California Community Colleges, should you be offered the position.Please do NOT add any confidential information to your application or supporting documentation such as: social security number, date of birth, disability information, LEAP status, examination scores, pictures, etc.Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Board of Governors, California Community CollegesAttn: Human Resources Office1102 Q Street, #4400Sacramento, CA 95811Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Board of Governors, California Community CollegesHuman Resources Office1102 Q Street, #4400Sacramento, CA 9581108:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is required and must be included.Degree/DiplomaStatement of Qualifications (SOQ)Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:Admission to the California State Bar.Graduation from an ABA accredited law school.Minimum six years working experience as a California attorney (5 yrs if applying at Attorney III level).Significant litigation, regulatory, or public contracting experience.Working experience as an attorney for a California public agency.Working experience as an attorney with public higher education clients.Working experience as an attorney with public agency clients.Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.Human Resources Contact:Recruitment Team(916) 445-7911recruitment@cccco.eduPlease direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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