Senior Attorney (PC 4900 Team)

Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney IV advises on the most complex and sensitive legal matters affecting CalVCB and effectively performs the more difficult and complex litigation and investigations, hearings, negotiations, and legal research for CalVCB with minimal supervision, broad discretion, and independence. The Attorney IV utilizes appropriate oral and written advocacy skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, personal knowledge, training, rules, laws, regulations, legal practices, and CalVCB policies and practices consistent with the direction of the Attorney Supervisor to perform essential functions, and act in a lead capacity to other attorneys when necessary. This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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STEM-OPT.

CalVCB uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify . You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . CalVCB employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on the length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours, and conditions of employment. Some added benefits CalVCB offers include: Telework Flexible Work Hours Generous healthcare benefits - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Leave 11 Paid Holidays Retirement and Savings Plans Group Legal Services Employee Assistance Program Ongoing training and development Short-Term Disability Program Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking Nearby restaurants For more details about employee benefits, visit the CalHR Benefits Website Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ATTORNEY IV

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: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience in criminal law, civil litigation, and/or administrative law. Effectively operate a computer using the following software programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Ability to develop statistical data and evaluate results. Ability to apply and interpret policies, regulations, and laws. Ability to take and follow verbal or written direction from supervisors/managers. General knowledge of the VCP program to be able to establish program goals/objectives, identify/resolve program issues, etc. General knowledge of the formal and informal aspects of the legislative process in order to analyze proposed legislation impacting the department.