What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney IV/Attorney III position at California Department of Finance?
Are you an attorney who thrives on tackling complex legal challenges? If you’re seeking a meaningful career where you can work on conflicts of interest, public contracting, and state fiscal budgetary matters, consider becoming an Attorney III or Attorney IV in the Legal Unit at the Department of Finance.
Title: Attorney IV
Pay: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00 (L) Monthly
Title: Attorney III
Pay: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 (L) Monthly
Both levels are considered. The complexity of the duties will be modified to be consistent with the classification of the candidate hired.
Company: The State of California, Department of Finance
Unit: Legal Office
Application Deadline: 4/3/2026
Application Link: (Please Note, only applications submitted at this link will be considered)
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=510686
You will need to complete the Attorney III or Attorney IV Exam to qualify for this opening:
Attorney IV Exam:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581
Attorney III Exam:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1580
Responsibilities:
- Research, analyze and provide legal advice, both in writing and orally, to the Department on complex legal matters involving the Department’s fiscal responsibilities, state fiscal and budgetary matters, and capital outlay, including complex financial real estate transactions.
- Research, analyze, and provide legal advice, both in writing and orally, to the Department on a full range of administrative law issues, including the Public Records Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Administrative Procedure Act, public contracting and conflict of interest matters.
- Research, analyze, and provide legal advice, both in writing and orally, to the Department staff, Program Budget Managers, and Executive Office on matters concerning state mandated local programs in various program areas.
Attorney III Requirements:
- Five years of legal experience in the practice of law
- Active membership in The California State Bar
Attorney IV Requirements:
- Six years of legal experience in the practice of law
- Active membership in The California State Bar
For any questions or additional information on this or any of our other openings, please reach out to the Department of Finance Recruiting Team @ DOFRecruiting@dof.ca.gov
Salary : $10,852 - $16,096