ATTORNEY IV

Job Description and Duties

Will Consider Attorney III/ Attorney

Under general direction of a Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and/or Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney IV studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions, and other authorities in preparing the most difficult and/or complex cases, opinions and briefs; prepares and presents cases for trial; and/or does a variety of transactional work.

The Caltrans Sacramento Legal Office is looking for a well-qualified and highly motivated attorneys with experience and/or interest in employment law. The candidates will join our Employment Law Team with primary focus on defending Caltrans in employment law litigation matters and providing legal advice, guidance, and training on personnel matters.

Caltrans Legal Division is a full-service law office - our attorneys represent Caltrans in State, federal and administrative courts in all phases of litigation and trial work and advise and assist Caltrans in all facets of its operations. Experience with civil litigation, including legal research, law and motion, discovery, and trial is preferred.

PARF# 42-27-0039/ JC-528558

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Attorney IV / Attorney III/ Attorney exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Special Requirements

• The positions require a CA BAR membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.  

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 analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex legal issues and identify solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for drafting legal documents and presenting arguments effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research using current tools and resources to support case preparation.
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in contracts, filings, and correspondence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders across departments.
• Sound judgment and ethical integrity in handling confidential information and making legal decisions.
• Adaptability to changing laws, regulations, and organizational requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

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Employees in this classification may be eligible for a Recruitment Hire-Above Minimum Authorization salary rate commensurate to .

Important Applications Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-528558), PARF# 42-27-0039 and title of the position (Attorney IV, Attorney III or Attorney) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.