ATTORNEY III

Job Description and Duties The reporting location for this position is California Natural Resources Agency Building located at 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Under general direction of the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III will support the Electrical Infrastructure Directorate's Safety Policy Division and will provide legal advice on a wide range of legal issues regarding electrical corporations. The Attorney III will provide review and legal advice on Wildfire Mitigation Plans. The Attorney III will work collaboratively with an Attorney IV who may serve as lead counsel on projects in which the Attorney III and Attorney IV are jointly working. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements 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. Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations available online. Do not include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process. Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. 1. Describe your role, responsibilities, and experience providing legal counsel to a client, agency/department executive or management staff, or relevant stakeholder (such as a supervising attorney) on novel or complex legal matters. Include specific types of issues involved and how you achieved success. 2. Describe your post-bar legal experience in the following areas: a. Rulemaking b. Administrative law c. Environmental law d. Board counsel or working with a Board e. Briefing executive leadership and/or diverse stakeholders f. Drafting investigation reports 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 of post-JD litigation of administrative cases with responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, settlement negotiations, and appeals; or pre-JD course work covering administrative litigation.• Experience advising a government agency or other organization and developing subject matter expertise in a variety of complex subjects.• Strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, write clearly and persuasively, and exercise fair and sound judgment.• Excellent written and oral communication skills.• Strong organizational and analytical skills.