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Caltrans District 3 · 10 hours ago

ATTORNEY III

Yolo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

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

Caltrans District 3 is seeking an Attorney III to join their Legal Affairs Bureau. The role involves enhancing the professionalism of California law enforcement by addressing legal issues related to training standards, police misconduct investigations, and legislative mandates.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with POST staff and the POST Commission on legal issues involving development and implementation of training and selection standards, certification of police officers, investigation of police misconduct cases for purposes of decertification, and supporting POST’s various bureaus with a wide range of legal issues involving POST’s operations

Common tasks include working with executive management on various matters involving POST operations; working with POST’s Professional Conduct Bureaus in investigation of police misconduct and the selection and preparation of cases for decertification; coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General regarding litigation involving POST; analyzing court records to determine peace officer disqualification; appearing before the Peace Officer Accountability Advisory Board and the POST Commission; responding to Public Records Act requests; handling internal personnel matters; analyzing local agency compliance with POST regulations; determining legal requirements for law enforcement training; implementing and interpreting legislative mandates; and drafting proposed legislative language

Qualification

California State Bar MembershipLegal AnalysisLitigation CoordinationLegislative InterpretationCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Incumbent must maintain active membership in the California State Bar and be a member in good standing

The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar Membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired

A fingerprint check is required

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) shall be typed in 12-point font, with one-inch margins and shall not exceed two pages in length

The SOQ must describe, in narrative form, how your education, training, experience, and desirable skills make you a competitive applicant for the position

Resumes and/or cover letters do not take the place of an SOQ

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

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

Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Special Requirements section of this advertisement for detailed information regarding the required Statement of Qualifications