Attorney IV, Cal/OSHA

California Department of Industrial Relations · San Francisco County, CA · 3 mo ago

LegalFull-time

About the role

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, is a key division within the Department of Industrial Relations. Cal/OSHA works to protect and improve the health and safety of working people in California and the safety of passengers on various modes of transportation.

Responsibilities

Represent Cal/OSHA in complex and sensitive administrative hearings against employers before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board.
Represent Cal/OSHA in civil and writ litigation before California trial and appellate courts.
Advise the Chief, management, and the Division on policy, sensitive, and high-profile matters, and program direction.
Analyze and draft proposed legislation, draft proposed regulations, and appear before the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board.
Provide legal services on a wide variety of other issues that may arise in the operation of Cal/OSHA, in multiple substantive areas of law.

Requirements

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://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581

Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a member of the California Bar and qualified to practice law in California. Applicants must submit the standard application form, cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Skills

Attorney IVs are expected to have a strong understanding of labor laws, legal procedures, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. They should also possess excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Cal/OSHA offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Telework agreements are available for those who prefer remote work.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position headquartered in the Cal/OSHA San Francisco District Office at 455 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, California. The office is in a high-rise building with both artificial and natural lighting. Attorneys will normally average a 40-hour work week; however, they are expected to work all hours as necessary to accomplish their assignments and fulfill their responsibilities.