ATTORNEY III (538234) — Staff Attorney

Attorney III (Staff Attorney) Department of Industrial Relations$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per MonthJob Posting: Staff AttorneyJC-538234 - Staff Attorney Attorney III$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 11/27/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Under the general direction of an Attorney Supervisor, the incumbent works with broad discretion and independence to perform the more complex and sensitive legal work of the Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO). The incumbent will represent the LCO and act as lead counsel for the Licensing and Registration unit, advising the Labor Commissioner and other public agencies, on California employment law. The incumbent is assigned to perform a variety of tasks such as litigation, negotiations, and legislative liaison work, hearings, legal research, and legal opinion writing on cases that may be appealed to the highest courts. May serve as a lead to lower level attorney staff. The incumbent possesses a strong motivation to work on and contribute to labor, employment rights-related matters. This position manages a substantial workload, which may be subject to strict time constraints or involve high-profile cases. The ability to travel is also required for this position. Please ensure application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information may disqualify your application. This position is in the following program areas: Legal Unit, supporting Licensing and Registration Unit. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3 To be considered for this Attorney III 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. This position is being advertised statewide. May work in high-rise building in downtown locations. Must work in office. Workspace is a standard office in a smoke-free environment. Incumbent must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time. Incumbent must occasionally move boxes, files and office equipment. As needed, an Attorney will also have contact with the general public, California State and outside legal, program, court and agency staff via phone, email, in person, via presentation, video and mail. Such contact may include general, confidential, sensitive, technical and informative materials. The incumbent is expected to travel via land and air (including overnight travel out of town) and arrange schedules to perform duties and meet the objectives of the program. The selected candidate will choose which office to work at from the list below.7718 Meany Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308El Centro, CA770 E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 937103021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Lodi, CA 952401500 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90810320 W. Fourth Street, Los Angeles, CA 900131515 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 946121901 North Rice Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030-7912 Redding, CA3737 Main St, Riverside, CA 925012031 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825950 E. Blanco Rd., Salinas, CA 93901464 W. Fourth Street, San Bernardino, CA 924017575 Metropolitan Dr., San Diego, CA 92108455 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102-7002224 Airport Parkway, San Jose, CA 95110-10222 MacArthur Place, Santa Ana, CA 9270750 D Street, Santa Rosa, CA 954046150 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401 You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ATTORNEY IIIJob Code #: JC-538234 Position #(s): 400-000-5795-XXXWorking Title: Staff Attorney Classification: ATTORNEY III $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions: 1Work Location: United States Telework: Hybrid