ATTORNEY III

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Legal Affairs Division, the Attorney III provides a broad range of professional legal services to the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Department's boards and bureaus on complex and sensitive issues, and with broad discretion and independence, and a minimum of supervision. The Attorney III must possess the ability to interact independently, professionally and courteously with all staff, including the Department’s boards and bureaus, while performing multiple tasks that often require stringent deadlines. Please refer to the duty statement for specific duties. Licensing requirement: Incumbent must maintain active membership in the California State Bar and be a member in good standing. In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. https://forms.office.com/g/ZDz01HNTGG CalCareers Exams: Once you find the job you want, we need to learn more about you. We will evaluate your education, experience, abilities, and knowledge through an assessment. The assessment process can take many forms, including an interview or exam, depending on the job. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The position requires a Professional License with California State BAR. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Conflict of Interest: This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs' Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1, and within 30 days of leaving office. 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 advising a public regulatory entity or other organization and developing subject matter expertise in a variety of complex subjects. • Experience providing legal advice to public bodies subject to state or local open meeting requirements.• Experience drafting/reviewing rules, regulations, and/or proposed legislation. • Experience developing training materials and providing training in complex legal subjects. • Experience providing legal advice on administrative licensing/discipline matters.• Experience drafting contracts, including memorandums of understanding, inter-agency agreements, or development agreements.• Experience in litigation, including preparing briefs and making court appearances.