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California Department of Social Services · 2 days ago

ATTORNEY III

California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$10,852/mo - $15,325/mo

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is seeking to fill three permanent, full-time Attorney III positions in their Family and Adult Programs Policy & Litigation Branch (FAB). The role involves providing legal support to various public social service programs, including reviewing and interpreting laws and regulations, advising on funding issues, drafting legislation, and assisting in litigation support.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reviewing, researching, and interpreting federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and program guidance

Advising on funding issues and parameters of broad discretionary authority

Drafting legislation including trailer bill and budget bill language

Assisting in the drafting and reviewing of program policy guidance

Providing substantive litigation support to the Office of the Attorney General

Qualification

California State Bar membershipLegal researchStatutory interpretationLitigation supportPolicy draftingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Current members of the California State Bar

Successful applicants must have passed an examination for this classification or be an existing State Employee with transfer eligibility

A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position

Applicants may be required to provide copies of college/law school transcripts or a copy of college diploma or Juris Doctor degree, if applicable

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)

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