Caltrans District 3 · 9 hours ago
ATTORNEY IV
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$11,993/mo - $16,096/moCaltrans District 3 is part of the California Military Department, seeking a Contracts Attorney to handle complex legal matters related to public works and contracting. The role involves drafting and interpreting contracts, providing legal support, and ensuring compliance with California state laws.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, with general direction provided by the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel and specific projects assigned by the Chief of Purchasing and Contracting Branch
The Contracts Attorney is responsible for handling complex, and fiscally sensitive analysis and review of public works, services, and goods contracts along with leases and support agreements to ensure compliance with applicable California state laws
Ensure that all Department contracts adhere to the State Contracting Manual and PCC 10220
Draft and interpret complex contracts and analyze various legal authorities to determine applicability to cases
Draft transactional documents, such as contracts, amendments and leases
The Contract Attorney prepares memoranda in response to inquiries seeking advice for contract related issues; and provides legal support to the Department Comptroller staff regarding procurement, contracting, and acquisitions
Relied upon to directly advise the Adjutant General, Deputy Adjutant General, State Comptroller and Purchase and Contracting Officer
Acts as lead attorney for legal review of state contracts and assists the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel in gathering and compiling documents in preparation for litigation
Qualification
Required
Possession of a valid California Drivers License (CDL)
Member of California State Bar License
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
You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application
Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions
Preferred
Possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school
Legal knowledge and experience related to California Government Code, California State Contracting, purchasing and acquisitions, capital outlay, fire and building code, the California State Budget Act, and California Department of Finance policies and procedures
Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Legal knowledge related to the purchasing, procurement and acquisition policies and procedures of the Department of General Services (DGS), the DGS Administrative Manual, the State Contracting Manual, and the Public Contract Code
Knowledge of the Fi$Cal process and functionality in relation to procurement
Legal experience with negotiation, and drafting contracts, leases, memoranda of understanding, and cooperative agreements
Familiar with laws governing Medi-Cal reimbursement and other health care related programs, and knowledgeable on rules of evidence and civil procedure
Prior military service in the United States Armed Forces
Benefits
Free parking
A free gym on-site for employees
Company
Caltrans District 3
Caltrans District 3 is a government administration company based out of 703 B ST, Marysville, California, United States.
Founded in 1895Marysville, California, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase