What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATTORNEY III position at CA Law Revision Commission?
This position is eligible for telework in accordance with CLRC’s Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
The Committee on Revision of the Penal Code is a multi-member state body that was formed on January 1, 2020. The Committee studies the Penal Code and recommends statutory reforms to achieve the following objectives:
- Simplify and rationalize the substance of criminal law.
- Simplify and rationalize criminal procedures.
- Establish alternatives to incarceration that will aid in the rehabilitation of offenders.
- Improve the system of parole and probation.
The Committee’s legal staff will provide support for that work by conducting legal research and analysis, participating in the Committee’s meetings, and supporting the legislative process when bills are introduced to implement the Committee’s recommendations.
This position will be remote work, with occasional travel to in-person meetings in Sacramento or other locations in the state.
Application cut-off date is the last day of each month.
Excellence in the Business of Government!
Excellence in the Business of Government!
Come join a team that creates:
- A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
- A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
- An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.
Under direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney III (Criminal Law Team) is primarily responsible for leading the Committee's legislative program; performing background research and analysis of the law and policies relevant to the new Committee's studies; independently performing the more complex work and assignments related to a broad range of staff legal work, and in compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and other legal authorities.
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.
This position may require travel.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship or a training plan, now or in the future.
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This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.
This position may require travel.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship or a training plan, now or in the future.
Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Click here to take the survey!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ATTORNEY III
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-513960
Position #(s):
434-100-5795-003
Working Title:
Attorney III - Telework Option
Classification:
ATTORNEY III
$10,852.00 - $15,325.00
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New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday – Friday
The Civil Law Team provides legal research and analysis, conducts policy analysis, coordinates expert input, participates in the legislative process, and provides legal advice and information at public hearings, all in support of the work of the California Law Revision Commission ("Commission"). The Commission is responsible for the study of legal problems, as assigned by the legislature, and the development of statutory reforms to address those problems.
- Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
- Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
- If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of the relevant transcript. An unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application package, but an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.