Attorney III

Attorney III – California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

Job Code: JC-501409 | Position #:

-001 |

Location:

Sacramento County | Telework:
Hybrid | Job Type: Permanent, Full Time | Salary Range: $10,852.00 – $15,325.00 | # of Positions: 1 | Classification:
Attorney III

Determined by skills and experience. Consult with recruiter for details.

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 workplace. Any applicant for state employment is expected to behave in accordance with this objective.

• Job Code: JC-501409
• Position #:
  
  -001
• Title:
  
  Attorney III
• Classification:
  Attorney III
• Salary Range: $10,852.00 – $15,325.00
• Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• # of Positions: 1

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is the state’s fire department and resource management agency. With nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees, CAL FIRE’s mission is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. Employees enjoy a variety of career choices, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement.

Further duties are provided in the Duty Statement (link available in the “Additional Documents” section). This position involves legal counsel, litigation, and analysis within the Department’s legal services.

• Membership in the California State Bar License is required; a copy of the license must be provided prior to hire.

All applicants must provide employment history on the State Application STD 678; attaching a resume is not accepted. Confidential information such as SSN, birthdate, and other personal data should be removed from submission materials.

Minimum qualifications can be found in the Attorney III classification specifications.

• Complete the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (electronic or hard copy).
• Include all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications in the application.
• Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – required for consideration.
• Submit the required documents by the Final Filing Date: 1/9/2026.
• Electronic applications accepted through Cal Career; hard copies mailed or dropped off at the provided addresses.

Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer or reinstatement, and those with list or LEAP eligibility, or in the process of obtaining them, may apply. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
• Resume.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations at the time of contact. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Legal
• Industry: Government Administration