Overview
Attorney V Jobs in Sacramento, USA at California Correctional Health Care Services
Under general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney V works on the most difficult and complex legal assignments. This position studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other authorities; provides oral and written advice regarding multifaceted legal issues to staff and executive management; drafts and negotiates complex and significant contracts and agreements; works with broad discretion and independence and is expected to have the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the most complex areas of the law within one or more of the following subject matters: construction, procurements, public works, design/build, infrastructure, contracts, condemnation and inverse condemnation, real property, funding and financing, environmental and land use, personnel/employment, open meetings, public records, conflicts of interest, governance, state legislation, and state and federal laws and regulations.
Attorneys at this level are recognized as having an exceptional level of expertise that distinguishes such person in a special field of knowledge and will serve as the Legal Office’s top expert in that field. Work at this level involves innovative theories, practices of law, and specialization in an area of law overseen by or involving the Authority and requires contact with the Legislature, high-level Governor appointees, constitutional officers, Board members, local officials, and/or the public.
This position also works closely with, and directs, private outside counsel and the Attorney General’s Office regarding legal advice and litigation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.
While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice.
Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.
Minimum Requirements You will find the
Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ATTORNEY V
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-518033
Position #(s):
-001
Working Title:
Attorney V
Classification:
ATTORNEY V $12,659.00 – $16,883.00 A Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.
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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
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Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below.
You must respond to all the following items. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process.
1. Describe how your work experience has prepared you to perform the responsibilities of the Attorney V position. Provide specific examples of your experience in handling the different tasks set forth in the duty statement.
2. Describe your experience communicating, interacting with, and meeting the expectations of, several clients with different objectives and priorities, including developing and delivering clear and persuasive written materials or oral presentations. Specify the type of presentation or written document submitted and your specific involvement in preparing and presenting the information.
Applications received without the SOQ will not…
Title: Attorney V
Company: California Correctional Health Care Services
Location: Sacramento, USA
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