Advisory Attorney
Job details
- Location
- Sacramento County, California
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $95,628 - $144,312/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
The Attorney is a member of the Legal Office whose primary duty is to engage in legal analysis and render legal advice and opinion on complex and sensitive legal issues.
This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:
- October 30, 2026
- November 9, 2026
- November 19, 2026
- November 30, 2026
- December 10, 2026
- December 21, 2026
- December 31, 2026
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is conveniently located in the downtown area near many popular restaurants, shops, public transportation, and affordable parking options. The purpose of the CTC is to ensure integrity and high quality in the preparation, conduct and professional growth of the educators who serve California's public schools. Its work shall reflect both statutory mandates that govern the Commission and research on professional practices.
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) Membership in California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Application Instructions
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: Until FilledWho May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 -
Writing Sample – Advisory Attorney I
Include a writing sample that demonstrates original legal analysis of not more than 5 pages. Personally identifiable information must be redacted, and if applicable, a privilege waiver must also be included.
The application will be considered incomplete, and the applicant will not be considered for an interview if a writing sample is not submitted.
Desirable Qualifications
- Active member, in good standing, of the State Bar of California.
- Knowledge and experience in licensing actions in the State of California.
- Superior legal, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to successfully prioritize assignments and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Familiarity with the Public Records Act, the Information Practices Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and Administrative Procedures Act.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents, including written opinions, legislation, regulation, contracts, briefs, and other written communication.
- Knowledge and experience in employment law and labor law, administrative law, and state contracting law.
- Ability to review files and provide timely and accurate advice to decision makers.
- Proficiency with legal technology, including case management systems and document management systems.
Benefits
Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays and other types of leave, comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits with a variety of choices, and CalPERS retirement options (the nation’s largest public pension plan). For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
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:Rhonda Brown
(916) 322-6253
[email protected]
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.