Assistant General Counsel

The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) is seeking a top-notch attorney as an Assistant General Counsel. The LWDA is the cabinet-level executive branch agency that oversees the departments and boards that protect and improve the well-being of California's current and future workforce.
The Assistant General Counsel is an Attorney III position, working under the general direction of the LWDA General Counsel and working closely with the small, collaborative legal team within LWDA. The Assistant General Counsel provides advice and counsel to the Secretary, General Counsel, and other members of the LWDA executive team on a wide variety of complex and high-profile legal and policy issues. The Assistant General Counsel also provides guidance and oversight to LWDA departments, divisions, and boards, such as the Labor Commissioner's Office and Cal/OSHA within the Department of Industrial Relations, the Employment Development Department, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, and the California Workforce Development Board on complex and high-profile legal and policy issues.
The Assistant General Counsel's work includes a wide variety of substantive fields of law, including labor and employment, government, ethics, and constitutional law. The work includes overseeing high-profile litigation, providing advice on implementation and interpretation of the Labor Code and Unemployment Insurance Code, reviewing proposed regulations, reviewing and overseeing Public Records Act responses, and advising leadership on internal personnel matters.
Telework: This position is eligible for telework and most attorneys are remote-centered. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Agency and based on the Agency's current telework policy. While the Agency supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs.
Statewide posting, may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, or potentially other locations.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Employees in this position work extensively on computers either in an Agency or home office environment. Attorneys must handle their own word processing, and administrative support is limited. This position may require occasional in-state travel, either locally, or for one to two-night stays at other locations within California, based on assignments. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, position. Occasionally, you may work beyond the average work week of 40-hour. There is some flexibility on work schedules, which will be determined after hire in consultation with attorney's immediate supervisor.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position DetailsJob Code #:
JC-402127
Position #(s):
397-01 -5795-003
Working Title:
Assistant General Counsel
Classification:
ATTORNEY III$10,536.00 - $13,526.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information
The State of California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) is an Executive Branch Agency, and the Secretary is a member of the Governor's Cabinet. The Agency oversees seven major departments, boards and panels that serve California businesses and workers.
The LWDA was established to address issues relating to California workers and their employers. The Agency is responsible for labor law enforcement, workforce development, and benefit payment and adjudication. The Agency works to combat the underground economy and help legitimate businesses and workers in California through a combination of enforcement and education activities.
Department Website: https://www.labor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov .
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions' section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

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: 11/28/2023
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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).
How To Apply
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 Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Attn: Attn: Job Control # 402127
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento , CA 94280-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Job Control # 402127
EDD/Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar)
722 Captiol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
  Please see "Statement of Qualifications Requirements" section for more information about the SOQ.

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.
Desirable QualificationsIn 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:

• Experience with labor and employment law, government law, or other fields relevant to LWDA's work is helpful; enthusiam for learning is essential.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Litigation experience, with preference for experience drafting or reviewing significant briefs.
• Attention to detail and ability to independently organize and manage work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to contribute to a collaborative and collegial team and office.
• Commitment to LWDA's mission and to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in Word and other Microsoft applications.

BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.labor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lisa Powell
(916) 907-4676 ext:
lisa.powell@labor.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:
Isaac Garcia-Long
(916) 530-1734
Isaac.GarciaLong@labor.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.
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
The SOQ is a narrative of how your experience, training, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this position. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes, cover letters, and other documentation DO NOT take the place of an SOQ. Applicants who do not submit an SOQ will be disqualified. Applicants who do not follow the instructions for an SOQ, or who submit an incomplete SOQ, may be disqualified.
Instructions: SOQs must have the applicant's name and date in the upper right-hand corner of each page, no more than two pages in length with one inch-margins on each page, and typed using no less than single-spaced professional business eleven-point font. You must answer the following statement in your response:
Briefly summarize the reasons for your interest in this position and how your prior experience qualifies you for it.
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
Click on the link to complete the Recruitment Survey: Recruitment Survey
Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
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.