Attorney III - Telework Option (Attorney III)

Job Description and Duties This position is eligible for telework in accordance with CLRC’s Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. The Committee on Revision of the Penal Code is a multi-member state body that was formed on January 1, 2020. The Committee studies the Penal Code and recommends statutory reforms to achieve the following objectives: • Simplify and rationalize the substance of criminal law. • Simplify and rationalize criminal procedures. • Establish alternatives to incarceration that will aid in the rehabilitation of offenders. • Improve the system of parole and probation. The Committee’s legal staff will provide support for that work by conducting legal research and analysis, participating in the Committee’s meetings, and supporting the legislative process when bills are introduced to implement the Committee’s recommendations. This position will be remote work, with occasional travel to in-person meetings in Sacramento or other locations in the state. Excellence in the Business of Government! Come join a team that creates: • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship. • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes. • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department. Under direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney III (Criminal Law Team) is primarily responsible for leading the Committee's legislative program; performing background research and analysis of the law and policies relevant to the new Committee's studies; independently performing the more complex work and assignments related to a broad range of staff legal work, and in compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and other legal authorities. 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. This position may require travel. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Click here to take the survey! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. • Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of the relevant transcript. An unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application package, but an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. 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: • Experience with the California legislative process. • Statutory interpretation and drafting experience. • Experience writing reports for a non-legal audience. • Experience analyzing and interpreting policy issues using empirical studies, other jurisdictions’ laws, legislative history, and scholarly writings. • Experience working cooperatively with commissions, control agencies to meet organizational needs. • Demonstrated experience providing superior customer service. • Knowledge and experience in project management. • Dynamic leadership skills focused on initiating and executing process improvements, coaching, and organizational change skills. • Ability to anticipate and identify sensitive issues which may impact internal/external stakeholders. • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff in an inclusive and equitable team environment. • Ability to write clearly, accurately, and concisely, communicate verbally, and listen effectively with a variety of audiences. • Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changing priorities. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your application. The SOQ is a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length. Writing that exceeds this page limit will not be scored. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. SOQs will be evaluated based on the content and writing ability, using standardized rating criteria. Competitive applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ will not be considered. All information in the statement is subject to verification. In your SOQ, please describe your experience or education with the following matters: • Substantive and procedural criminal law in California or other jurisdictions (please specify the jurisdictions). • Policy-making, statute drafting, and the legislative process (particularly in California). • Researching and analyzing complex legal or policy matters. • Presenting complex legal or policy information orally. • Presenting complex legal or policy information in writing. • Managing and leading complex projects. • Working in a position that requires integrity, tact, and good judgment.