Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction and reporting to the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel and/or Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney V works independently as the top expert in Caltrans Legal in their subject matter, incumbents at this level are involved in the most difficult and most complex litigation, which includes innovative theories; studies, interpretation and application of laws, court decisions, and other authorities in preparing the most difficult and/or complex cases, opinions and briefs; prepares and presents cases for trial; specialization in law; and/or does a variety of the most difficult, complex and/or politically sensitive transactional work.

PARF# 42-5-187 / JC- 464636

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Attorney V  exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Avenue, Suite 11-100, Oakland, Alameda County.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA BAR membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and Writing Sample are required. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications and Writing Sample will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
• Please submit the Standard State Application (STD 678), 2 pg. SOQ, and 10-pg writing sample to this job posting.

SOQ and WRITING SAMPLE TO BE PROVIDED WITH APPLICATION:

A SOQ no longer than two (2) pages is required. Using the Duty Statement clearly demonstrate how your experience meets the qualifications for Attorney V. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ will be eliminated from the selection.

1. Provide a 10 page or less writing sample within the last 24-months and written in your capacity as an attorney that best demonstrates your ability to independently prepare high level documents using the IRAC method (Issue, Rule, Argument, Conclusion) on a difficult, complex and sensitive legal issue that resulted in favorable results for the Client.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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:

Attorneys at this level are recognized as having an exceptional level of expertise that distinguishes herself/himself in a special field of knowledge and who may serve as the Legal Division’s top expert in that field. Work at this level involves innovative theories, practices of law, specialization in an area of law overseen by or involving the Legal Division and requiring contact with the legislature, high level governor appointees, constitutional officers, or their designee, and/or the general public. Work may involve issues of statewide and/or strategic significance in support of the Caltrans', mission, vision and goals.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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