Attorney IV

Job Description and Duties

Under minimal supervision, the  Attorney I V performs  some of the most politically  sensitive and complex legal work  including  reviewing, researching, and interpreting federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and program guidance; advising on funding issues and parameters of broad discretionary authority; assisting in the drafting and reviewing of program policy guidance; and providing substantive litigation support to the Office of the Attorney General .  The Attorney I V  also drafts,  negotiates and oversees execution of grants/contracts, along with exempt contracts and related instruments such as sponsorships or subscriptions. 

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill identical vacancies which occur with 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

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Working Conditions

Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) - Effective the first day of the July 2025 pay period through the October 2026 pay period, PLP 2025 will apply to BU 2-represented employees. Employees continue to work their assigned work schedules and shall have a reduction in pay equal to four and sixty-two hundredths percent (4.62%). Each full-time employee shall be credited with 8 hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period for the duration of the PLP 2025 program.   

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) The California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Licensing Requirement – The incumbent must maintain an active membership in the California State Bar.

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:

• Education, training and/or experience to successfully perform the most complex and highly technical policy legal work of an Attorney IV with minimal supervision, including, but not limited to: in-depth research and analysis of federal and state statutes, regulations and case law; providing verbal guidance and formulating strategic approaches to implement that guidance; drafting well-reasoned and concise written legal opinions and guidance; analyzing and drafting proposed legislation; assisting in the drafting and review of proposed regulations; and providing substantive litigation support to the Office of the Attorney General on program specific litigation; 
• Experience providing advice to a public board or commission on a variety of the most complicated legal issues, and highly political and sensitive matters; 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, on complex and highly technical legal issues; 
• Capable of meeting strict deadlines, and/or on an expedited basis with the highest degree of autonomy; 
• Willingness and ability to perform all duties in a customer service-oriented manner. 
• Background in public contract drafting and California procurement law and processes 
• Knowledge of the Public Records Act 

Benefits

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

Additional Application Information

Applications received without the following information may be considered incomplete:

• "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year);
• hours worked per week; total worked
• civil service classification or private sector job titles;
• supervisor name and phone number;
• duties performed.

Applications with "see resume" in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

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.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)  is  required . The SOQ must be no more than two-pages in length using 12-pt., Arial-font, single-spaced. Applications received without a SOQ will not be considered. 
  

  1.) Please explain why you want to join the Commission for Behavioral Health Legal Office team, and how your background meets the Desirable Qualifications noted.

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