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$7,506.00 - $12,026.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 9/21/2026 Job Description and Duties This position is limited term 12 months, may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. The California Coastal Commission’s Legal Division is seeking an Attorney to assist the Commission in pursuing its mission to protect and enhance California’s coast and ocean. The Attorney would join a small and collegial team of attorneys who advise the Coastal Commission and Commission staff on the legal issues arising under the California Coastal Act, state housing laws, the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the Subdivision Map Act, real property law, the California Public Records Act, the California and U.S. Constitutions, and numerous other state and federal laws. The position will be filled in San Francisco, although part-time remote work would be allowed. There may be occasional travel to other parts of the State. Specific responsibilities of Attorneysinclude: reviewing drafts of Local Coastal Programs and their amendments; reviewing draft Commission staff reports on coastal development permit applications, local coastal program submittals and amendments, and other types of proposals that the Commission reviews, and advising Commission staff of potential legal concerns with such reports; advising Commission staff and Commissioners regarding environmental and land use law; drafting and reviewing legal documents; performing legal research; working with the Attorney General’s Office on litigation; drafting legal memoranda You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions The employee will work Monday through Friday. Consistent with the Commission’s hybrid work and telework policies, work location may be eligible to be a combination of in-office (an open-space, climate-controlled office environment, under artificial lighting in a high-rise building in downtown San Francisco) and remote (an approved alternate work location consistent with the Commission’s telework policy). Effective July 1, 2026, the implementation of a default minimum of four in-person days per week is a statewide requirement for agencies and departments, consistent with Executive Order N-22-25 and guidance released by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) .The telework and hybrid work policies are subject to change at any time. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ATTORNEY

ATTORNEY $7,506.00 - $12,026.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Telework: Hybrid Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Department Information The California Coastal Commission is a small state agency responsible for protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean resources for present and future generations. It does so through careful planning and regulation of environmentally‑sustainable development, rigorous use of science, strong public participation, education, and effective intergovernmental coordination. 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: We’re looking for an attorney with excellent research, writing, communication and analytical skills, who exercises sound judgment and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team. Attorneys are expected to be rigorous and pro‑active in identifying issues and creative in problem‑solving. Two to four years of experience in land use law, environmental permitting, real estate transactions, environmental litigation, or a closely related practice is strongly preferred. Advanced knowledge of the Coastal Act is highly desirable. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office. California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California