Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel of OD Legal and the Assistant Chief Counsel, Attorney IV's represent the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, and the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers Compensation, and the Department in combating all forms of workers' compensation fraud, and protecting the welfare of injured workers. Attorney IV's have a high level of knowledge and expertise as practicing attorneys, and independently perform the more complex and sensitive legal services provided by the Anti-Fraud Unit, operating with broad discretion. Duties may include but are not limited to: representing the Department, Director, or one of DIR's divisions in civil and writ litigation, including litigation involving constitutional issues; Representing the Department, Director, or Administrative Director of the Workers' Compensation in Anti-Fraud matters, including but not limited to provider suspensions and special lien adjudication matters; Representing the Director of DIR in workers' compensation cases involving the Interpreter Fraud; Analyzing and drafting proposed legislation; Providing legal services on a wide variety of other issues that may arise in the operation of the Department.

There is only one position that may be filled in either Oakland or Sacramento. If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a separate application for each job control.

This position is pending DOF Approval.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Attorney IV 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: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/9PB15.PDF

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
This job is located at:
Office of the Director
Anti Fraud Unit
1515 Clay Street
Oakland, CA 94612

This is a full-time position headquartered in the Office of the Director, Anti-Fraud Unit, located in an office environment in the 22-story State office building in Oakland, California. This unit is currently located on the 7th floor. Employees in this position have their own offices, work at desks, and are required to work extensively on computers as necessary for the drafting of letters, briefs and other documents, and for research, email communication, file review, training and other purposes. Attorneys are expected to handle their own word processing, and secretarial support is generally limited to the finalization and filing process. This position requires occasional in-state travel, either locally within the Bay Area, or for one to three day overnight trips within California, based on assignments, and as determined according to the needs of the Department. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, position. Attorneys are expected to work all hours as necessary to accomplish their assignments, and although they will generally average a 40-hour week, longer work hours may occasionally be required. There is some flexibility as to the specific work schedule, which will be determined after hire in consultation with the Chief Counsel or Assistant Chief Counsel.

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-427705

Position #(s):

Working Title:
Senior Counsel

Classification:
ATTORNEY IV $11,644.00 - $14,954.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Alameda County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers.

Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages maybe submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date.

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions" section below and ensure the following:

Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/

Special Requirements Must be a member of the California Bar and qualified to practice law.

In order to apply for this position, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) answering the questions below in addition to the standard application form and the legal writing samples. A resume cannot be submitted in lieu of the SOQ, and generally, resumes are not reviewed. The SOQ should be typed in 12-point font, with 1.5 or double-spacing, and be no more than two (2) pages in length. Please copy and paste these questions into your document. Please submit your SOQ in Word or PDF format.

Questions to be answered in the SOQ (please copy and paste these questions into your document):

Briefly summarize your prior experience in criminal, civil, or administrative litigation, including with respect to the subject areas in which you have practiced, the courts or other forums in which you have practiced, the responsibilities you have handled, and the extent of your law and motion, trial, and/or appellate experience.

Briefly describe two significant matters you handled that you feel demonstrate your skills and accomplishments as an attorney. Include a brief summary of the matter, and explain what it is about the results,outcome or circumstances that you feel reflects well on your abilities as an attorney.

Have you ever written any briefs for filing in the California Court of Appeal, California Supreme Court, or any federal appellate court? If so, please provide an estimate of the number of state and federal appellate briefs you have authored. If you have been counsel in any cases resulting in published opinions, provide the case cites.

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: 5/29/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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:

Department of Industrial Relations
Attn: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Industrial Relations
Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

08:00 AM - 04:00 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
• Other - Writing Samples: Submit two recent writing samples you prepared within 24 months. The samples should be no longer than 15 pages in length (if original work product is longer than 15 pages, it is acceptable to just provide the first 15 pages). Attach the two writing samples in either Word or Adobe PDF format.

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:
Knowledge concerning the work of the Department, workers' compensation law, anti-fraud law, and/or labor and employment laws.

• Prior experience serving as counsel to a public agency.
• Prior experience writing and filing briefs in the California Court of Appeal and/or California Supreme Court.
• Prior criminal, civil litigation or administrative law experience.
• Prior experience analyzing and working on legislation and/or administrative regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to contribute to a collegial office environment.
• Proficiency in Word and other Microsoft applications.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid sick and vacation.
• California State holiday pay
• 401 (k) and 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transit Subsidy
• Close to BART

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Certifications Unit



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:
Diversity and Inclusion Office


California Relay Service: [redacted] (TTY), [redacted] (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at ([redacted].

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