ATTORNEY III Attorney III - Telework Hybrid
california stateSacramento, CA
$10,852 - $15,325 per month
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california stateSacramento, CALead L6
$10,852 - $15,325 per month
Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial SectorsRegulation and Administration of Transportation ProgramsOther General Government Support
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Attorney III – Telework Hybrid Department of Motor Vehicles$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026 This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento. Under minimal supervision of an Assistant Chief Counsel, the incumbent conducts legal research and provides legal advice on legal and policy issues relevant to the department, either verbally or in writing through formal or informal opinions, to officials and personnel at all levels of the department; carries out legal functions as necessary to represent the department; responds to inquiries and requests for information, including Public Records act requests; reviews contracts and subpoenas; oversees departmental litigation cases and assists the Attorney General as necessary in conducting the litigation, e.g. coordinating witnesses, obtaining information and appearing at mediations, arbitrations, settlements and court appearances; reviews investigations and evidence; drafts pleadings; conducts discovery; prepares for hearing and represents the department in an administrative forum such as the Office of Administrative Hearings or the State Personnel Board on a variety of subjects including but not limited to occupational licensing actions, personnel actions, and reviews and analyzes proposed legislation impacting the department and its programs. Please note, if an interview is scheduled, two professional writing samples will be required. All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.
The position:
(s) being advertised is subject to Department of Finance approval, and may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position. To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the " EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING " box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Part-time telework available. Telework requires California residency. This position offers hybrid telework opportunities; however, telework arrangements are subject to change at any time based on State & departmental operational needs. Employees may be required to report to the office as necessary. Works in an office setting with artificial lighting and temperature control. Primarily sedentary for extended periods of time; uses a computer and other common office equipment; participates in meetings. You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ATTORNEY IIIThe Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a recognized leader in public service and has existed for over 100 years. The DMV is responsible for registering approximately 36 million vehicles in California, and serving 34 million driver license and identification card holders, collecting over $14 billion in annual revenue. The DMV also maintains and oversees many other functions. The DMV provides quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services in its field offices located throughout California and online at www.dmv.ca.gov.The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
The position:
(s) require(s) a(n) Active California State Bar License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. 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: 11/10/2026 Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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).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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Motor Vehicles DMV - ASD - HRB - Talent Acquisition Attn: JC-536930 2415 First Avenue, MS E678 Sacramento, CA 95818 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Motor Vehicles DMV - ASD - HRB - Talent Acquisition JC-536930 2415 First Avenue, MS E678 Sacramento, CA 95818 Place in the "MS E678 Drop Box" located at the 1st Floor Lobby. 08:00 AM - 04:00 PMRequired 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. 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. 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: Ability to research, analyze, appraise, and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; prepare and present statements of facts, law and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; prepare correspondence involving the explanation of legal matters; draft opinions, pleadings, rulings, regulations, and legislation; work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, organizations and maintain the confidence and respect of others; and work effectively under pressure. The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.
Benefits summary:
https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/general-benefits/Benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System – https://benefits.calhr.
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$10,852 - $15,325 per month
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Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors
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