ATTORNEY IV

Job Title

Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), the incumbent represents DOSH in the full range of legal issues within the jurisdiction of the Division.

Working at the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, widely known as Cal/OSHA, means much more than showing up for a job. You will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of the community, workforce, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

Represents DOSH in administrative hearings before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (the Appeals Board) and civil and writ litigation before California trial and appellate courts; analyzes and drafts legislation; serves as counsel at public meetings; and provides legal services on a wide variety of other issues impacting DOSH, in multiple substantive areas of law, including occupational safety and health law, administrative law, employment law, labor law, constitutional law, privacy law, corporate law, bankruptcy law, criminal law, and civil procedure. Serves as an expert in the California Public Records Act and advises on compliance in the most high-profile cases. Drafts regulations, prepares regulatory packages and advises the Chief and Deputy Chiefs on the same. Essential functions of this position are to perform competently and with strong technical skills in the specific job duties identified below; to accomplish assigned legal work with minimal supervision and exercising broad discretion; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, as required for the specific job duties, including by consistently producing well-written and compelling legal briefs and other written work product; to appear and perform competently and with a high degree of expertise and professionalism in civil or administrative courts; to communicate in a professional, respectful and productive manner with opposing counsel, clients, stakeholders, colleagues, and the public; to travel as necessary and as assigned; and to demonstrate good judgment and act with high ethical standards and professionalism.

There is one (1) position that may be filled in either Los Angeles or Monrovia. Please also see the other postings in CalCareers for the other locations.

(**NOTE telework agreements are available and attorneys currently conduct a majority of hearings remotely.)

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam.