Description

Job Description and Duties
 

This position is eligible to telework up to three (3) days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. This is subject to change based on operational need and/or future return to office orders. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment

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 the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney provides legal advice to DGS staff on program-specific issues and other state agency staff pertaining to state contracting, procurement, and personnel matters. The Attorney represents the department in administrative matters in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures utilizing general office equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, and legal research platforms, including WestLaw.

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 ability in legal research and analysis; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Experience in civil and administrative litigation; Ability to quickly grasp legal concepts in multiple or new areas of law; Ability to work independently and as part of a team to handle multiple assignments at once.

JC-495396 - Attorney III

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