Attorney III

Job Description

Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of an Attorney Supervisor, the incumbent works with broad discretion and independence to perform the more complex and sensitive legal work of the Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO). The incumbent will represent the LCO and act as lead counsel for the Retaliation Complaint Investigation unit, advising the Labor Commissioner and other public agencies, on California employment law. The incumbent is assigned to perform a variety of tasks such as litigation, negotiations, and legislative liaison work, hearings, legal research, and legal opinion writing on cases that may be appealed to the highest courts. May serve as a lead to lower level attorney staff. The incumbent possesses a strong motivation to work on and contribute to labor, employment rights-related matters. This position manages a substantial workload, which may be subject to strict time constraints or involve high-profile cases. The ability to travel is also required for this position. Additional information about LCO can be found here https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov . This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3 To be considered for this Attorney III 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 bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1580 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ATTORNEY III

Special Requirements
Active Membership to the California State Bar. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required as part of the application package. The SOQ is a narrative of how your experience, training, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this position. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes, cover letters, and other documentation DO NOT take the place of an SOQ. Applicants wh o do not submit an SOQ will be disqualified. Applicants who do not follow the instructions for an SOQ, or who submit an incomplete SOQ, will be disqualified. SOQs must have the applicant's name in the document and be no more than five (5) pages in length with one inch-margins on each page in Arial 12-size font. You must answer the following statement in your response: 1. Describe your personal mission and how it relates to the LCO’s mission and vision. 2. Summarize your interest in this attorney position and explain how your prior experience qualifies you for the role. Include relevant experience with: (1) public records laws, including your role in reviewing, analyzing, and responding to records requests; and (2) reviewing, drafting, or negotiating contracts.

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: Candidates with trial experience such as prosecutors and public defenders, and candidates with experience representing employees in Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) or Labor Code enforcement actions are especially encouraged to apply. • Knowledge of how to conduct legal analysis (e.g., issue-spotting, rule analysis, applying law to facts) to ensure relevant issues and information are identified and correlated with applicable law, and to aid in predicting the legal outcome. • Knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to ensure that written materials prepared and reviewed are complete, and free of errors. • Knowledge of the rules of evidence and their application in depositions, court trials, and administrative hearings. • Knowledge of pretrial and trial procedures in state and federal courts, as well as experience with administrative and appellate proceedings. • Skill to listen to others to facilitate an open exchange of ideas and provide for effective communication. • Skill to effectively organize and conduct cross examination of witnesses at trial or hearing. • Skill to negotiate case resolutions that maximize results for the client. • Ability to apply professional ethical rules as they relate to the practice of law and particularly the role of public attorneys. • Ability to examine witnesses at deposition and at trial on direct examination and cross examination. • Ability to review and/or finalize work products produced by clients, para- professionals, and/or other attorneys. • Ability to lay the foundation for documentary evidence and expert witness opinion testimony. • Ability to prepare and deliver closing arguments which synthesize evidence and applicable law in a compelling narrative. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in the dissemination of information. • Ability to plan the development of a project, case or matter. • Ability to present cases before State and Federal Courts, and administrative agencies or forums. • Ability to remain calm under stressful circumstances. • Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making. • Experience handling Public Records Act (PRA) requests, including reviewing and analyzing records and applying exemptions. • Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

Active Membership to the California State Bar. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required as part of the application package. The SOQ is a narrative of how your experience, training, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this position. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes, cover letters, and other documentation DO NOT take the place of an SOQ. Applicants wh o do not submit an SOQ will be disqualified. Applicants who do not follow the instructions for an SOQ, or who submit an incomplete SOQ, will be disqualified. SOQs must have the applicant's name in the document and be no more than five (5) pages in length with one inch-margins on each page in Arial 12-size font. You must answer the following statement in your response: 1. Describe your personal mission and how it relates to the LCO’s mission and vision. 2. Summarize your interest in this attorney position and explain how your prior experience qualifies you for the role. Include relevant experience with: (1) public records laws, including your role in reviewing, analyzing, and responding to records requests; and (2) reviewing, drafting, or negotiating contracts. 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: Candidates with trial experience such as prosecutors and public defenders, and candidates with experience representing employees in Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) or Labor Code enforcement actions are especially encouraged to apply. • Knowledge of how to conduct legal analysis (e.g., issue-spotting, rule analysis, applying law to facts) to ensure relevant issues and information are identified and correlated with applicable law, and to aid in predicting the legal outcome. • Knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to ensure that written materials prepared and reviewed are complete, and free of errors. • Knowledge of the rules of evidence and their application in depositions, court trials, and administrative hearings. • Knowledge of pretrial and trial procedures in state and federal courts, as well as experience with administrative and appellate proceedings. • Skill to listen to others to facilitate an open exchange of ideas and provide for effective communication. • Skill to effectively organize and conduct cross examination of witnesses at trial or hearing. • Skill to negotiate case resolutions that maximize results for the client. • Ability to apply professional ethical rules as they relate to the practice of law and particularly the role of public attorneys. • Ability to examine witnesses at deposition and at trial on direct examination and cross examination. • Ability to review and/or finalize work products produced by clients, para- professionals, and/or other attorneys. • Ability to lay the foundation for documentary evidence and expert witness opinion testimony. • Ability to prepare and deliver closing arguments which synthesize evidence and applicable law in a compelling narrative. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in the dissemination of information. • Ability to plan the development of a project, case or matter. • Ability to present cases before State and Federal Courts, and administrative agencies or forums. • Ability to remain calm under stressful circumstances. • Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making. • Experience handling Public Records Act (PRA) requests, including reviewing and analyzing records and applying exemptions. • Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts.