Full-Time Remote Attorney

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Under the direction of anAttorney Supervisor, the Attorney I monitors California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) internal routine reviews regarding alleged staff misconduct; and investigations closed by the Department based on regulatory special conditions. The Attorney I monitors the performances of prison supervisors who conduct internal routine reviews regarding alleged staff misconduct and hiring authorities who make decisions regarding the routine reviews; prison staff involved in critical incident cases; and hiring authorities who make decisions regarding the closure of investigations based on regulatory special conditions to assess the appropriateness of policies and practices within CDCR.
Telework eligibility is pursuant to Government Code 14200 et. seq. for eligible applicants residing in California.
The Office of the Inspector General intends to fully comply with Executive Order N-22-25, requiring employees to report to an OIG office location or field location at least four days per week. Additional on-site days may be required based on departmental policies and operational needs.
The designated Headquarters (HQ) for this position is in Bakersfield, CA , and the selected candidate will be required to commute to their HQ office location as needed to meet operational needs. ATTORNEY

ATTORNEY $7,969.00 - $10,473.00L $8,969.00 - $12,026.00M New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Staff Misconduct Monitoring Unit
To safeguard the integrity of the State's correctional system byproviding oversight and transparency through monitoring, reporting,and recommending improvements to the California Department ofCorrections and Rehabilitation.
The Office of the Inspector General is excluded from bargaining unitcontracts.
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
Please ensure the e-mail address listed on your application is current and/or accurate.
Electronic application submission through CalCareers is highly encouraged.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

E-Verifyis a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. 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:
Training or experience working in a correctional setting
Training or experiencewith employment law, labor law, grievances, and appeals
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
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You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.
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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.
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.
Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
Employer paid Life Insurance
Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding
Free parking is available at all of our office locations, and free electric vehicle charging is available at our Sacramento location.
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