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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 dedicated to serving and protecting vulnerable populations in California. They are seeking to fill three permanent, full-time Attorney III positions in the Family and Adult Programs Policy & Litigation Branch, which provides legal support for various public social service programs. The role involves reviewing and interpreting laws, advising on funding issues, drafting legislation, and providing 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 interpretationDrafting legislationLitigation supportCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Current members of the California State Bar

Successful applicants will need to 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

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

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)

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678)

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification

Hiring is subject to state Super SROA and surplus policies and procedures