ATTORNEY

California Victim Compensation Board · Sacramento County

Salary: $7,969 – $12,026 per month

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates: • October 21, 2026 • November 4, 2026 • November 18, 2026 • December 2, 2026 Under the direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney I provides legal recommendations to Board members, its Executive team, and staff. The Attorney I also advises the Administration Division, Victim Compensation Program (VCP), and Revenue Recovery Branch. Additionally, the Attorney I position is quasi-judicial, and acts as an Administrative Hearing Officer regarding victim appeals and Erroneously Convicted Felon claims. This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in person at least four (4) days per week and as needed/required. 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. We do not accept 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. Special Requirements NOTE: This position requires membership in the California State Bar. A completed and detailed State application must be received in the Human Resources Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and include the following: • On the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) enter the Job Control Number and Position Title in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” Section. • If you are applying using list eligibility please ensure you have taken the exam or have verified your past exam is still active. • Cover Letters, Resumes, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required Examination/Employment Application STD. 678. • For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants MUST include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions/duties, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may be disqualified and/or will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. • Do not include your Social Security Number, method of eligibility, or LEAP information in your application package. • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Please utilize the following link to view approved agencies: Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) (ca.gov) 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: • Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with staff and the public at all levels • Clear and effective oral and written communication skills • Ability to work independently and in a team setting • Experience with administrative adjudicatory bodies • Experience with state contracting process • Experience with complex civil litigation • Familiarity with the PRA and IPA Statement of Qualifications The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria outlined below. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please address how you possess each SOQ criteria, numerically in the same order outlined below, using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, no smaller than a 12-point font, and no more than two (2) pages in length. You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applications received without an SOQ, those that do not follow the instructions in this section, or answer the specific SOQ criteria below will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQ. The SOQ must be submitted along with the STD 678. 1. Describe your background and qualifications for serving as an Attorney I at CalVCB, including how you meet the desired qualifications set forth in the duty statement, specifically your interest, education, and/or experience with criminal or civil litigation.2. This position requires superior legal writing, research, and analytical skills. Please describe how your education and/or experience meets this requirement. 3. Describe your communication and/or collaboration style.
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Job Description and Duties


This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates:

  • October 21, 2026
  • November 4, 2026
  • November 18, 2026
  • December 2, 2026


Under the direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney I provides legal recommendations to Board members, its Executive team, and staff. The Attorney I also advises the Administration Division, Victim Compensation Program (VCP), and Revenue Recovery Branch. Additionally, the Attorney I position is quasi-judicial, and acts as an Administrative Hearing Officer regarding victim appeals and Erroneously Convicted Felon claims.

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in person at least four (4) days per week and as needed/required.

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. We do not accept 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.

Special Requirements

NOTE: This position requires membership in the California State Bar.


A completed and detailed State application must be received in the Human Resources Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and include the following:

  • On the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) enter the Job Control Number and Position Title in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” Section.
  • If you are applying using list eligibility please ensure you have taken the exam or have verified your past exam is still active.
  • Cover Letters, Resumes, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required Examination/Employment Application STD. 678.
  • For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants MUST include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions/duties, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may be disqualified and/or will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
  • Do not include your Social Security Number, method of eligibility, or LEAP information in your application package.
  • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Please utilize the following link to view approved agencies: Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) (ca.gov)

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:
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with staff and the public at all levels
  • Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting
  • Experience with administrative adjudicatory bodies
  • Experience with state contracting process
  • Experience with complex civil litigation
  • Familiarity with the PRA and IPA

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria outlined below. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please address how you possess each SOQ criteria, numerically in the same order outlined below, using specific examples of your education, training, and experience.

The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, no smaller than a 12-point font, and no more than two (2) pages in length. You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below.

Applications received without an SOQ, those that do not follow the instructions in this section, or answer the specific SOQ criteria below will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQ. The SOQ must be submitted along with the STD 678.

1. Describe your background and qualifications for serving as an Attorney I at CalVCB, including how you meet the desired qualifications set forth in the duty statement, specifically your interest, education, and/or experience with criminal or civil litigation.2. This position requires superior legal writing, research, and analytical skills. Please describe how your education and/or experience meets this requirement. 3. Describe your communication and/or collaboration style.

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Salary context

The annualized midpoint for this posting is $119,970. That matches the $119,970 median among 14 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.

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California Victim Compensation Board currently has 3 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 658 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.

Application timeline

This is a continuous filing that has been listed for 104 days since CA Public Jobs first observed it.

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Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on July 23, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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