ATTORNEY V

Job Title

Attorney V, Complex Litigation Unit – Office of Legal Affairs, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)

Location:

Sacramento, California (ZIP 95827). Salary Range: $12,659.00 – $16,883.00 per annum. Position Code: JC-509543. Position #:

-002. Telework:
Hybrid (California residents only).

• Provide legal advice and counsel on complex litigation involving areas such as disability accommodations, inmate health care, due process, transgender housing, gang management, and restricted housing reform.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form, including presenting to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Lead meetings with multiple stakeholders and represent CDCR's interests during negotiations, settlements, and institution tours.
• Maintain strict adherence to deadlines and perform multiple tasks independently.
• Travel frequently throughout California for site inspections, interviews, State Personnel Board appearances, and other work-related duties.
• Participate in a fast‑paced environment, becoming a subject‑matter expert and collaborating within a team and independently.

• Admission to practice law in California and active State Bar license.
• Experience in complex and sensitive legal matters, including leadership roles and persuasive oral/written presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet short deadlines.
• Willingness to work outside regular business hours and occasionally travel overnight.

• Must possess a California State Bar Membership License; a copy of the license is required prior to hiring.

• Maintain a regular work schedule, work at least 40 hours per week, be accessible via Department‑issued cell phone.
• Travel to and from worksites and correctional institutions within California, occasionally outside the state.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in writing and in person.
• Use electronic software and databases for legal research.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work in a high‑stress environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of Departmental information.
• Provide sound legal advice, exercise reasonableness and judgment, and implement effective courses of action.
• Represent the department in legal venues, legislative bodies, administrative hearings, conferences, and other meetings.
• Collab​orate with department staff, administrators, investigators, and executives, including attorneys and Chief Deputy General Counsels.
• Adhere to the California Rules of Professional Conduct and maintain active bar membership in good standing.

• Demonstrated self‑initiative.
• Experience in leadership roles on complex and sensitive legal matters.
• Experience making persuasive oral and written presentations in high‑level meetings on difficult subjects.
• Ability to work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments with accuracy and prioritize work to meet short deadlines.
• Experience advising a government agency on complex public‑interest subjects.
• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Elizabeth Campa, (279) 223‑4754,

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights, (916) 255‑0458,

California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. The State of California has an objective to achieve a drug‑free workplace and expects applicants to behave in accordance with state law and civil service rules.