CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
ATTORNEY III
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Job Description And DutiesCalifornia Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 1326.CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.Under the direction of an Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III assists with the implementation of litigation prevention strategies designed to mitigate liability risks for the CDCR and its employees. The Attorney III provides legal, technical, and administrative advice on complex and sensitive issues that may involve inmates, parolees, employees, public procurement, contracts, public entities, unions, and members of the public. The incumbent provides legal advice on sensitive legal matters relating to protocols and methodologies designed to assist the department in managing its liability exposure.The Attorney III must have the ability to work collaboratively with CDCR internal units and outside agencies, which may include Department of General Services, Department of Finance, Office of the Attorney General, State Compensation Insurance Fund, and the Office of the Governor. The incumbent may be required to represent the CDCR before various administrative bodies, including the State Personnel Board, Office of Administrative Hearings, State Public Works Board, and Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, among others.Working ConditionsThis position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for employees who can satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely. Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process. Telework is only available to residents of California. The Department will provide a laptop and cell phone.Minimum RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.ATTORNEY IIIAdditional DocumentsJob Application Package ChecklistDuty StatementPosition DetailsJob Code #:
JC-432452Position #(s):
065-400-5795-XXXWorking Title:
ATTORNEY IIIClassification:
ATTORNEY III$10,536.00 - $13,526.00 A# of Positions:
MultipleWork Location:
Sacramento CountyTelework:
HybridJob Type:
Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationVisionWe enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.MissionTo facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.Special RequirementsThe position(s) require(s) a(n) State Bar Membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination-related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.Desirable QualificationsExperience in litigation matters of at least two years.Experience in working cooperatively with a variety of individuals and organizations, both internal and external.Experience providing legal counsel and advice to a public entity at all staffing and executive levels on general government law issues.Demonstrated ability to exercise self-initiative.Ability to handle multiple assignments with accuracy and prioritize work to meet short deadlines.Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing, including the ability to develop and deliver presentations and trainings to executive management staff and other stakeholders.Superior research and analytical skills and the ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and professionalism in completing work within deadlines while exercising sound legal judgment and a strong attention to detail.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.Contact InformationThe Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Hiring Unit Contact:Marion Bautista(916) 926-3826OLAPersonnelLiaison@cdcr.ca.govPlease 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.EEO Contact:Office of Civil Rights(916) 255-0458M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.govCalifornia Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.Examination InformationTo obtain list eligibility for the Attorney III classification before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the Attorney III Examination.Essential FunctionsTHE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:It is expected that the Attorney III, Attorney IV, and Attorney V will be assigned increasingly more difficult work and need less direct supervision as experience is gained in the respective classes or as an attorney. The following core essential functions of the Attorney series do not vary with experience:Maintain a regular work schedule during normal business hours at an approved worksite; work at least 40 hours per week, on average; work in excess of 40 hours in one week when necessary to complete a special assignment; and be accessible 40 hours per week or more via department-issued cell phone.Ability to be supervised by assigned supervisor or manager.Travel to and from worksites, correctional institutions and facilities, government offices, courthouses, and training venues, which may require traversing on uneven ground.Travel regularly to all parts of the state and travel occasionally outside the state, to include overnight stays.Work inside penal institutions and juvenile detention facilities in the presence of inmates, wards, and parolees.Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and in person.Use electronic software and databases to thoroughly and efficiently conduct legal research.Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work, in consultation with the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.Maintain and ensure confidentiality of Departmental information, records, documents, concerns, and issues.Perform research and analysis to solve complex legal problems; answer legal questions with clear and logical statements of fact, law, and argument; timely assess and respond to written and verbal communications; provide sound legal advice; exercise rationale and reasonable judgment; and implement effective courses of action in a timely manner.Effectively and professionally represent the department in all legal venues, before all legislative bodies, and at all administrative hearings, professional conferences, training seminars, and other meetings.Work collaboratively with and assist department staff, administrators, supervisors, investigators, and executives, attorneys, ACCs, Chief Deputy General Counsels, and the General Counsel.Transport legal files and other objects, which may weigh up to 50 pounds, to locations inside and outside the regular worksite.Adhere to the California Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the State Bar of California, Board of Trustees and approved by the California Supreme Court.Maintain active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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JC-432452Position #(s):
065-400-5795-XXXWorking Title:
ATTORNEY IIIClassification:
ATTORNEY III$10,536.00 - $13,526.00 A# of Positions:
MultipleWork Location:
Sacramento CountyTelework:
HybridJob Type:
Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationVisionWe enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.MissionTo facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.Special RequirementsThe position(s) require(s) a(n) State Bar Membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination-related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.Desirable QualificationsExperience in litigation matters of at least two years.Experience in working cooperatively with a variety of individuals and organizations, both internal and external.Experience providing legal counsel and advice to a public entity at all staffing and executive levels on general government law issues.Demonstrated ability to exercise self-initiative.Ability to handle multiple assignments with accuracy and prioritize work to meet short deadlines.Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing, including the ability to develop and deliver presentations and trainings to executive management staff and other stakeholders.Superior research and analytical skills and the ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and professionalism in completing work within deadlines while exercising sound legal judgment and a strong attention to detail.Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.Contact InformationThe Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Hiring Unit Contact:Marion Bautista(916) 926-3826OLAPersonnelLiaison@cdcr.ca.govPlease 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.EEO Contact:Office of Civil Rights(916) 255-0458M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.govCalifornia Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.Examination InformationTo obtain list eligibility for the Attorney III classification before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the Attorney III Examination.Essential FunctionsTHE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:It is expected that the Attorney III, Attorney IV, and Attorney V will be assigned increasingly more difficult work and need less direct supervision as experience is gained in the respective classes or as an attorney. The following core essential functions of the Attorney series do not vary with experience:Maintain a regular work schedule during normal business hours at an approved worksite; work at least 40 hours per week, on average; work in excess of 40 hours in one week when necessary to complete a special assignment; and be accessible 40 hours per week or more via department-issued cell phone.Ability to be supervised by assigned supervisor or manager.Travel to and from worksites, correctional institutions and facilities, government offices, courthouses, and training venues, which may require traversing on uneven ground.Travel regularly to all parts of the state and travel occasionally outside the state, to include overnight stays.Work inside penal institutions and juvenile detention facilities in the presence of inmates, wards, and parolees.Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and in person.Use electronic software and databases to thoroughly and efficiently conduct legal research.Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work, in consultation with the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.Maintain and ensure confidentiality of Departmental information, records, documents, concerns, and issues.Perform research and analysis to solve complex legal problems; answer legal questions with clear and logical statements of fact, law, and argument; timely assess and respond to written and verbal communications; provide sound legal advice; exercise rationale and reasonable judgment; and implement effective courses of action in a timely manner.Effectively and professionally represent the department in all legal venues, before all legislative bodies, and at all administrative hearings, professional conferences, training seminars, and other meetings.Work collaboratively with and assist department staff, administrators, supervisors, investigators, and executives, attorneys, ACCs, Chief Deputy General Counsels, and the General Counsel.Transport legal files and other objects, which may weigh up to 50 pounds, to locations inside and outside the regular worksite.Adhere to the California Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the State Bar of California, Board of Trustees and approved by the California Supreme Court.Maintain active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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