ATTORNEY

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel and/or the guidance of a senior lead attorney, and consistent with good customer service practices, the incumbent performs legal duties related to the legal support of the Division of Human Resources (DHR), the Internal Audits Office (IAO), the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), and the Division of Business Services (DBS). The incumbent, in coordination with the Assistant General Counsel and/or a senior lead attorney, advises DWR program management and staff about cases and/or matters involving opposing counsel with a high level of specialization. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1. 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: • Able to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and organizations • Must be able to professionally communicate with DWR executive management, colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders • Knowledge of DWR • Experience with civil litigation, rules of evidence, or civil procedure • Experience in/with administrative hearings, administrative law, or the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) • Experience providing written advice to a client • Experience in employment law or labor law • Experience with California Government Code • Experience in legal research principles