Staff Attorney

About the role

This Attorney position is in the Retaliation Complaint Investigation Legal section of the Labor Commissioner’s Office. Under the direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the incumbent will represent the LCO and act as counsel, advising the Labor Commissioner and other public agencies on California employment law. The role may be based in any of the following locations: Fresno (JC‑519129), Salinas (JC‑519135), Riverside (JC‑519139), Santa Barbara (JC‑519144), San Diego (JC‑519148), Long Beach (JC‑519151), or Santa Ana (JC‑519156). Work is performed in a standard office environment, often in high‑rise downtown buildings, smoke‑free, requiring the ability to remain stationary for long periods and occasionally move boxes, files, and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct litigation, negotiation, legislative and community liaison work, hearings, legal research, and legal opinion writing on policy, precedents, and appeals.
• Advise the Labor Commissioner and other public agencies on California employment law.
• Maintain contact with the general public, California State and outside legal, program, court, and agency staff via phone, email, in person, presentations, video, and mail, handling general, confidential, sensitive, technical, and informative materials.
• Travel via land and air (including overnight out‑of‑town travel) as needed to perform duties and meet program objectives.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods; occasionally move boxes, files, and office equipment.

Requirements

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Ability to travel (including overnight out‑of‑town travel) as required.
• Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – 12‑point Times New Roman, name and JC number at the top left of each page, maximum two pages, summarizing your interest in the position and how your prior experience qualifies you.

Qualifications

• Must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility to be considered for this position.

Pay

Effective July 1, 2025, specific bargaining units and associated excluded state employees are subject to a salary reduction of 2%–4.62% in exchange for participation in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).