Government

Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States

Assistant Chief Counsel

Attorney

Full-time

No

under the general direction of the general counsel, the assistant chief counsel (acc), in coordination with the other accs: plans, directs, and reviews the work of the attorneys; manages the review and approval of legal opinions to the department on policies and procedures; handles the most complex, politically sensitive matters involving the department; and provides direction to ensure compliance, consistency, and stability for the department in interpreting statutes, regulations, and case law. requirements of position check all that apply: ? conflict of interest filing (form 700) required ? call center/counter environment ? may be required to work in multiple locations ? requires fingerprinting & background check ? requires dmv pull notice ? bilingual fluency (specify below in description) ? travel may be required ? other (specify below in description) description of position requirements (e. duties and responsibilities of position summary statement (briefly describe the position’s organizational setting and major functions): under the general direction of the general counsel, the assistant chief counsel (acc), in coordination with the other accs: plans, directs, and reviews the work of the attorneys; manages the review and approval of legal opinions to the department on policies and procedures; handles the most complex, politically sensitive matters involving the department; and provides direction to ensure compliance, consistency, and stability for the department in interpreting statutes, regulations, and case law. consults with legislative officials or their staff, the attorney general's office, labor and workforce development agency staff, and the governor's office of legal affairs, on politically sensitive legal, legislative, and policy issues. work environment (choose all that apply) standing: occasionally - activity occurs < 33% sitting: continuously - activity occurs > 66% walking: occasionally - activity occurs < 33% temperature:temperature controlled office environment lighting: artificial lighting pushing/pulling: not applicable - activity does not exist lifting: occasionally - activity occurs < 33% bending/stooping: occasionally - activity occurs < 33% other: type of environment: ? high rise ? cubicle ? warehouse ? outdoors ? other: hybrid schedule will be considered interaction with customers: ? required to work in the lobby ? required to work at a public counter ? required to assist customers on the phone ? required to assist customers in person ? other: 5. department website: http://www. department website: http://www.edd.ca.gov department logo special requirements it is strongly encouraged to apply through your calcareer account at www. 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. final filing date: 6/21/2024 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). application packages may be submitted electronically through your calcareer account at www. 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: employment development department attn: job control # 434217 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: employment development department attn: job control # 434217 edd/human resource services division (6th floor solar) 722 capitol 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. resume is required and must be included. other - a cover letter is required and must be included. 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. demonstrated experience in working in politically sensitive situations and meeting strict deadlines on an expedited basis with the highest degree of autonomy. benefits benefit information can be found on the calhr website, www. gov, and the calpers website, www. contact information the hiring unit contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. department website: http://www.edd.ca.gov hiring unit contact: karin shine (916) 654-8410 karin. gov hiring unit contact: karin shine (916) 654-8410 karin.shine@edd.ca.gov please direct requests for reasonable accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. eeo contact: eeo officer (916) 654-8434 eeomail@edd. eeo contact: eeo officer (916) 654-8434 eeomail@edd.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. the soq is not a resume or cover letter. resumes and/or cover letters do not take the place of the soq. click on the link to complete the employment development department recruitment survey: edd 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. click on the link to complete the employment development department recruitment survey: edd 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-s ystem-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. typically, an incumbent analyzes legal problems; does routine legal research; prepares drafts of legal documents, briefs, reports, resolutions and legislative measures; ascertains the last amended form of the statutory law on a given subject; compiles, annotates, and indexes provisions of law and of legislative measures; serves legal papers; assists in answering court calendars; secures information regarding court decisions; assists in the work of a law library; keeps records and indexes of legal cases; prepares and dictates correspondence. assignments typically consist of negotiations, legislative liaison, hearings, legal research, and opinion/brief drafting; rendering legal advice and opinions to departmental management; responding to challenging legal correspondence; developing strategy and tactics in complex disputes or litigation; and may include acting in a lead capacity over other attorneys and staff. work at this level involves innovative theories, practices of law, specialization in an area of law overseen by or involving the department, and requiring contact with the legislature, high level gubernatorial appointees, constitutional officers, or their designee, and/or the general public. ability to: reason logically; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 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 fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; prepare correspondence and memoranda involving the explanation of legal matters; draft opinions, pleadings, rulings, regulations, and legislation; negotiate effectively and conduct crucial litigation; work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, organizations and maintain the confidence and respect of others; independently present difficult and complex cases before administrative law judges; prepare, present, and handle legal cases; direct the work of clerical and professional assistants; edit written documents written by oneself, as well as those produced by others, for accuracy and effectiveness; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; reason logically; exercise good judgment; effectively plan and engage in discovery, including depositions and interrogatories, and to compel production or attendance of/at same; independently prepare and present difficult and complex cases before boards, commissions, trial courts, and appellate courts; independently present difficult and complex cases before administrative bodies. applicant information name: calcareer id: address: phone: job information job control: jc-434217 classification: attorney, assistant chief counsel department: employment development department location: united states tenure/timebase: permanent fulltime filing deadline: 6/21/2024 required items indicate if you have included or completed each item listed. item requisite complete job application package checklist required employment application form (std678) required other required other required statement of qualifications required resume required

Legal

Hiring Coordinator
California Employment Development Department
10330 Pioneer Boulevard,
Suite 150
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670