Attorney IV - PRA, Cal/OSHA

About the role

Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), the incumbent represents DOSH in the full range of legal issues within the jurisdiction of the Division. Works effectively with opposing counsel and other external representatives who also have a high level of experience, expertise and skills.

Responsibilities

• Represents DOSH in administrative hearings before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (the Appeals Board) and civil and writ litigation before California trial and appellate courts;
• Analyzes and drafts legislation;
• Serves as counsel at public meetings;
• Provides legal services on a wide variety of other issues impacting DOSH, in multiple substantive areas of law, including occupational safety and health law, administrative law, employment law, labor law, constitutional law, privacy law, corporate law, bankruptcy law, criminal law, and civil procedure.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Essential functions of this position are to perform competently and with strong technical skills in the specific job duties identified below; to accomplish assigned legal work with minimal supervision and exercising broad discretion; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, as required for the specific job duties, including by consistently producing well-written and compelling legal briefs and other written work product; to appear and perform competently and with a high degree of expertise and professionalism in civil or administrative courts; to communicate in a professional, respectful and productive manner with opposing counsel, clients, stakeholders, colleagues, and the public; to travel as necessary and as assigned; and to demonstrate good judgment and act with high ethical standards and professionalism.

Skills

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

Benefits

There is one (1) position that may be filled in either Los Angeles or Monrovia. Please also see the other postings in CalCareers for the other locations. (**NOTE telework agreements are available and attorneys currently conduct a majority of hearings remotely.)

Pay

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

Schedule

To be considered for this 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 https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581