Overview
Litigation Attorney Jobs in Kaukauna, WI at Town Counsel Law & Litigation, LLC
Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email [email protected] to confirm submission.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is a global leader in protecting air quality, fighting climate change, and furthering environmental justice. The Executive Office of CARB plans, organizes, and directs the activities of staff to further the Board’s mission to protect and preserve California’s air quality while considering the effects on the State’s economy. The Legal Office is part of the Executive Office. Its mission is to provide the highest quality legal advice and representation to the Board and staff to support programmatic efforts to improve air quality to protect public health and the environment and to ensure that all legal obligations of CARB are met in carrying out these efforts. The Legal Office provides legal support on a variety of complex topics related to the control of air pollution (criteria pollutants, toxic air contaminants, and greenhouse gases), including, but not limited to: adoption, interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of State and federal environmental laws and regulations, litigation in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office, personnel matters, contracts, grants, conflicts of interest, hearing procedures, and proposed legislation. The Legal Office maintains the primary responsibility for assisting CARB staff in the development of regulations and the documentation necessary to support their adoption.
Under the general direction of an Assistant Chief Counsel, the Deputy Counsel, and the Chief Counsel, this position is responsible for independently providing written and oral legal advice to CARB’s executives, management, and staff on work involving enforcement, novel theories, emerging areas of law, legal specialization, and precedential significance. As described above, the Legal Office maintains primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and providing necessary legal support. The attorney in this position, along with the Legal Office’s other lawyers in the Attorney IV classification, will exercise broad discretion and have primary responsibility for performing and overseeing the most technical and complex legal work.
This position will work closely with CARB management and staff, and as needed officials from other federal, State, and local government agencies, on all phases of the development, implementation, and enforcement of complex and highly technical regulations, plans, contracts, incentive and grant programs, and on the legal support for administrative functions that support those programs. This work includes, among other duties, developing and drafting regulations and overseeing rulemaking material preparation to ensure the regulations can withstand any subsequent legal challenges in both federal and state courts. It also includes applying advanced technical expertise, negotiation and litigation experience, and advocacy and analytical skills in a variety of situations that may arise.
Key functions of this position include: providing legal advice on requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, federal and state Clean Air Act, Public Records Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and other laws; coordinating with federal, State, and local agencies to interpret specific statutory and regulatory provisions, reviewing legal aspects of staff reports, letters, guidance and other documents and providing legal assistance to support Board actions; and providing legal review of grants and contracts. This position will exercise broad discretion in providing CARB management, staff, the Deputy Counsel, and the Chief Counsel, with written and oral advice, drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, working closely with the Assistant Chief Counsels to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality legal services by team members, and performing a variety of related legal tasks (see duties below). The attorney selected for this position may work closely with senior State officials, including those in the Executive Office of CARB, California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), and the Governor’s Office.
This position can be located in Sacramento or Riverside County.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency’s discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards’ (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.
The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense.
Position located in a high-rise building.
Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ATTORNEY IV
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-463978
Position #(s):
673-110-5780-008
Working Title:
Enforcement Attorney
Classification:
ATTORNEY IV
$11,644.00 – $15,627.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/7/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
State Air Resources Board
Veronica Sweeten
Attn: Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Air Resources Board
Veronica Sweeten
Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please drop off the applications with the security guard located at the front entrance.
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Other –
Cover Letter
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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 should have a desire to advance the underlying objectives of CARB to protect and enhance California’s air quality and address climate change. Candidates should have the ability to work with high-level government officials, as well as experience dealing with members of the public, technical staff, and other public agencies, and should be familiar with the functioning of administrative agencies in State government.
Among other qualities, the most highly desirable candidates will have:
1. Extensive background or in-depth knowledge of the federal and State laws governing air pollution (greenhouse gases, criteria air pollutants, toxic air contaminants), other environmental laws (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act, administrative law, and constitutional law).
2. Excellent writing skills.
3. Demonstrated capacity to analyze issues arising under federal, State, and local laws and effectively provide clear recommendations on complex multidisciplinary issues.
4. Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure to identify issues, develop solutions, and produce products within a short timeframe.
5. Demonstrated capacity to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally – both orally and in writing – to technical, lay, and policy-oriented audiences.
6. Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively with a team and work independently to complete work assignments.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Gym
Daycare facility
Nearby (third-party) parking
Convenient to public transportation
Located near: Downtown Commons (DOCO), Golden 1 Center, restaurants and shopping
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Malee Lor
(000) –
[email protected]
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Payam Ahmadi
(000) –
[email protected]
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Experience and Education
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.
Address for Mailing or Drop-Off Application Packages
NOTE: Applicants must not include Social Security Numbers, LEAP status information or paperwork, Equal Employment Opportunity information, exam result notices or scores, or medical or criminal history information on any document within their application package.
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to the following:
California Environmental Protection Agency/State Air Resources Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch/ Classification & Certification Unit, JC#463978
1001 I Street, 5th Floor/P.O. Box 2815
Sacramento, CA 95814
Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date. The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.
After dropping off the application, please email [email protected] and mention the JC number in the subject line. Your email will serve as a time stamp that a document was dropped off before the final filing date.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Title: Litigation Attorney
Company: Town Counsel Law & Litigation, LLC
Location: Kaukauna, WI
