Attorney III

Client Security Fund (CSF) Annual Salary Range: $142,925 to $214,221 FLSA Status: Exempt / Union Represented Remote Work: Allows up to 4 days per week. About the Office The State Bar's Client Security Fund (CSF) reimburses those who have lost money or property due to theft or dishonest conduct by a California Attorney. The Ideal Candidate CSF seeks an attorney with exceptional analytical and drafting skills and extensive experience investigating and analyzing complex legal matters in a variety of areas of law. The ideal candidate also possesses strong oral presentation skills. This role is not a litigation or advocacy position but involves applying facts to the law and concluding whether to grant or deny an application. It requires a commitment to public protection and a desire to assist those who may have been a victim of attorney theft. The CSF attorney must provide courteous and professional service to applicants, respondents, State Bar officials and employees, and the general public regarding all Client Security Fund functions. Definition Under direction and with a progressively increasing degree of complexity and independence, the Attorney III performs complex legal work that includes: Identification of legal issues Recommendations of appropriate action Resolution of legal problems Interpretation and application of laws, rules, regulations, and other legal authorities Legal research and analysis Preparation of legal documents, opinions, and other memoranda Litigation activities Handling of assigned litigation and lead responsibility in case/project management presentations Assisting in the formulation, determination, and effectuation of management policies of the State Bar Distinguishing Characteristics Attorney I is the entry-level classification in the Attorney series. Attorney II handles more complex assignments, works under less supervision, and may serve as the lead over a small team of administrative and/or professional staff, or as a lead counsel in trials. Attorney III handles a more complex and voluminous caseload, works under less supervision, and may also serve as a lead over a small team of attorneys and/or administrative and professional staff. Attorney IV has a more complex caseload and serves in a lead capacity over other attorneys and/or administrative and professional staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr