Counsel (Hybrid)

Closing Date: 17th May, 2024

Description:

Duties:
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one permanent, full-time Attorney position within the Legal Division. The position is to be located in San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento or Los Angeles.
Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel of the Legal Division, the Attorney performs all types of legal assignments within the Legal Division, including legal research and analysis to provide legal opinions regarding all laws under the jurisdiction of the Department; analyzing legislation; drafting regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, and reviewing applications from the Department's licensees.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions:
Sacramento Location:
The Sacramento office is located in north Natomas. The Natomas office offers Free Parking, is easily accessible from INTERSTATES 5 and 80, and is also close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.
The San Francisco office is located in the heart of the financial district within walking distance to BART and restaurants.
Los Angeles Location:
The Los Angeles office is located in the heart of the downtown financial district within walking distance to restaurants, transit, multiple parking options.
San Diego Location:
The San Diego office is located in the heart of Mission Valley, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• Attorney

Desirable Qualifications:
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:

• Excellent research and legal writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated interest in public interest, consumer protection, regulatory, or government agency work
• Ability to work independently to timely complete work within statutory deadlines
• Demonstrated interest in financial institutions or financial products and services

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