Job Description
Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee?s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced by 4.62% and will accrue 8 hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period. PLP 2025 for this classification is expected to be effective through October 2026.
With general direction provided by the Chief Counsel (Exempt), the incumbent will perform complex legal work supporting the Office of the Inspector General?s (OIG) mission of providing independent oversight of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The incumbent will apply a high level of expertise while advising OIG supervisors and managers regarding internal personnel issues; unemployment insurance claims; workers? compensation claims; and whistleblower retaliation claims received by the OIG. The incumbent will represent the OIG in administrative and civil litigation matters as needed. The incumbent will provide legal advice and assistance to other OIG work units, including the Human Resources Unit, Information Technology Unit, and Complaint Intake Unit, among others; draft and update internal policies; respond to information requests, Public Records Act requests, and subpoenas received by the OIG, including requests for peace officer personnel records; help manage the OIG?s document retention and destruction programs; draft proposed legislation; identify and analyze bills of interest to the OIG; and perform special projects as assigned by the Inspector General, Chief Deputy Inspector General, and Chief Counsel. The incumbent will independently perform complex and sensitive legal services with broad discretion and minimal supervision; and provide training to the agency on various legal, policy, and management issues.
This position is eligible for teleworking under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, but some in-office work may be required. Proof of California residency will be required prior to start date, if teleworking.
The designated Headquarters (HQ) for this position is in Sacramento County, and the selected candidate will be required to commute to their HQ office location as needed to meet operational needs. All commute expenses to the HQ location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ATTORNEY III
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The Office of the Inspector General is excluded from bargaining unit contracts.
Department Website: https://www.oig.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
- E-mail will be the primary method of communication for the recruitment and interview process. Please ensure that the e-mail address listed on your application is current and/or accurate.
PLEASE NOTE:
Electronic application submission through CalCareers is highly encouraged.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.
This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
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: 8/27/2025Who 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.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience as an attorney in areas listed below is preferable:
Benefits
- Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
- Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.oig.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Lydia Nguyen
(916) 750-8871
nguyenl1@oig.ca.gov
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:EEO Officer
(916) 591-8767
spillanes@oig.ca.gov
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.
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.
Practice Areas & Specialty
Administrative, Litigation, Whistleblower, Workers Compensation
Key skill Required
- Classification
- Communication
- Development
- Disability Insurance
- Document Retention
- Electronic Application
- Employment Law
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Examination
- Filing
- Insurance
- Insurance Claims
- Investigation
- Legislation
- Life Insurance
- Litigation
- Management
- Minimal Supervision
- Office Work
- Orientation
- Provide Legal Advice
- Provide Training
- Recruitment
- Rehabilitation
- Reporting
- Security
- Selection Process
- Sensitive
- Supervision
- Telecommunications
- Training
- Training and Development
Designation
- Attorney
