Attorney III - Limited Term

As an Attorney III at Department of Geneal Services (DGS), you will handle intricate legal matters involving state procurement, public contracting, and program compliance. You will work closely with divisions such as the Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS) to provide legal counsel, ensure regulatory compliance, and represent DGS in administrative hearings. Your expertise will shape best practices and drive compliance across the department’s contracting processes.

As an Attorney III, you will be responsible for:

• Provide strategic guidance on complex program abuse cases, including legal strategies, discovery, document drafting, witness preparation, settlements, and representing DGS.
• Advise OSDS and other divisions on regulatory processes, ensuring programmatic compliance with state regulations.
• Research and evaluate sensitive legal issues, particularly in public contracting, offering informed legal opinions.
• Review and approve complex non-IT service contracts for state agencies, ensuring legal compliance.
• Offer expert advice, training, and best practices on contracting and solicitation to improve procurement processes.

If you want to find purpose in the work that you do by working for a public organization that provides valuable legal services to Californians, then this is an amazing opportunity-apply today!

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=452432

To be eligible for this position, you are required to take the Attorney III Exam. To take the exam, please visit:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1580

The final filing date for the Attorney IIIposition is 10/18/24 which means all your application materials need to be submitted online or postmarked by this date.

DGS offers:

• An organization with a culture that centers on our employees, vision, and values
• Accountable management dedicated to staff and public service
• Great compensation opportunities & full benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the entire family
• Excellent pension plan

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact the DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10,536.00 - $14,879.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Sacramento, CA 95605

Salary : $10,536 - $14,879