Attorney III - JC-418314

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https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=418314

Final Filing Date: 3/28/2024

Job Description and Duties:

Working at the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, widely known as Cal/OSHA, means much more than showing up for a job. You will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of our community, work force, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations we will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Attorney IIIs represent DOSH in a wide range of legal issues within the jurisdiction of the Division. Attorney IIIs work with broad discretion and independence, and are expected to be experts in broad, complex and sensitive areas of employment law pertaining to occupational safety and health with knowledge of administrative proceedings, writs, and appeals.

Duties include, but are not limited to: representing DOSH in complex and sensitive administrative hearings before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (the Appeals Board); representing DOSH in civil and writ litigation before California trial and appellate courts; representing and advising the Chief, management, and the Division with regard to policy, sensitive and high profile matters, and program direction; providing analysis and advice concerning Public Records Act requests; analyzing and drafting proposed legislation; drafting proposed regulations; appearing before the Occupational safety and Health Standards Board; and providing legal services on a wide variety of other issues that may arise in the operation of DOSH, in multiple substantive areas of law, including occupational safety and health law, administrative law, employment law, labor law, constitutional law, corporate law, bankruptcy law, criminal law, and civil procedure law.

Essential functions of this position are to perform competently and with strong technical skills in the specific job duties identified below; to accomplish assigned legal work with minimal supervision and exercising broad discretion, while also taking and following direction from the Assistant Chief Counsels, Chief Counsel and DOSH leadership; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, as required for the specific job duties, including by consistently producing well-written and compelling legal briefs and other written work product; to appear and perform competently and with a high degree of expertise and professionalism in civil or administrative courts; to communicate in a professional, respectful and productive manner with opposing counsel, clients, stakeholders, colleagues, and the public; to travel as necessary and as assigned; and to demonstrate good judgment and act with high ethical standards and professionalism.

(**NOTE telework agreements are available and attorneys currently conduct a majority of hearings remotely.)

Employees in this position have offices, work at desks, and are required to work extensively on computers as necessary to accomplish their duties. This position also requires in-state travel, either locally within Northern California, or for one to three-day overnight trips within California, based on assignments, and as determined according to the needs of DOSH. Attorneys will normally average a 40-hour work week, however they are expected to work all hours as necessary to accomplish their assignments and fulfill their responsibilities.

To be considered for this 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:

calcareers.ca.gov/calhrpublic/exams/bulletin.aspx?examcd=9pb08

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10,536.00 - $13,526.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95834: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95834