Attorney IV

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel for the Division of Recycling, the Attorney IV will prepare cases and advise and represent the Department in complex administration actions, including hearings, application reviews, and settlement negotiations. The Attorney IV will act as liaison between the Department and the Attorney General's Office for civil and criminal proceedings. The Attorney IV will be responsible for researching and analyzing state and federal case law, statutes, regulations and procedures associated with the Department's programs, primarily the Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act and its regulations. The Attorney IV will be expected to write briefs, accusations, memoranda and correspondence on complex and difficult legal matters. The Attorney IV will be expected to handle requests under the California Public Records Act. The Attorney IV will be expected have excellent written and verbal communications skills, and consistently to treat others with courtesy and respect.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

Special Requirements

When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 25-286 Position #835-211-5780-980 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position

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:

Preparing cases and advising and appearing in administrative actions including hearings, application reviews, and settlement negotiations.

Providing litigation support to the Attorney General's Office for civil and criminal proceedings.

Experience with preparing memoranda and briefs, conducting research in the areas of civil and administrative law.

Knowledge and familiarity with the California environmental regulatory laws, especially with regard to the California Beverage Container Recycling & Litter Reduction Act

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other -

  Please include writing samples as follows:

  1) Provide a copy of a legal memorandum or letter you alone have written within the last three years that best showcases your ability to analyze complex legal issues.
  

  2) Provide a copy an administrative or judicial pleading you have drafted within the last three years that you feel best showcases your ability to litigate complex legal matters.

• Statement of Qualifications - Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font.