Job Posting: Attorney IV

CA Law Revision Commission

JC-487364
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Attorney IV
ATTORNEY IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/19/2025

Job Description and Duties

This position is eligible for telework in accordance with CLRC’s Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required as well as occasional travel to in-person meetings in Sacramento or other locations in the state. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Excellence in the Business of Government!  

Come join a team that creates:

  • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
  • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
  • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under the direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney IV on the Criminal Law Team at California Law Revision Commission (CLRC) is primarily responsible for background research and analysis of the law and policies relevant to the new Commission's studies; performing the most complex, sensitive, and difficult work and assignments with a high degree of independent judgment, decision making, and broad discretion related to a comprehensive range of staff legal work, and in compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and other legal authorities.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-487364
Position #(s):
434-100-5780-001
Working Title:
Attorney IV
Classification:
ATTORNEY IV
$11,993.00 - $16,096.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Committee on Revision of the Penal Code is a multi-member state body that was formed on January 1, 2020. The Committee studies the Penal Code and recommends statutory reforms to achieve the following objectives:

(1) Simplify and rationalize the substance of criminal law.
(2) Simplify and rationalize criminal procedures.
(3) Establish alternatives to incarceration that will aid in the rehabilitation of offenders.
(4) Improve the system of parole and probation.

The Committee’s legal staff will provide support for that work by conducting legal research and analysis, participating in the Committee’s meetings, and supporting the legislative process when bills are introduced to implement the Committee’s recommendations.
Department Website: http://www.clrc.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) The State Bar of California License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
  • Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/19/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. 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:

CA Law Revision Commission
OHR - MAILING
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
C/O Dept Of General Services
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Law Revision Commission
OHR - DROP OFF
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
Department of General Services
707 3rd Street, Lobby
West Sacramento, CA 95605
08:00 AM - 05:00 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.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    REQUIRED – Statement of Qualifications. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section on the job advertisement for details and instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. 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.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!  The State of California has a generous benefits package, some enefits include:

  • Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Holidays and leave
  • Defined benefit retirement program
  • Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
  • Commute Program
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts


Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.clrc.ca.gov/
Hiring Unit Contact:
Christie House
(916) 314-3337
chouse@clrc.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Main Line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.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.

Additional Information

Reporting Location:

CALIFORNIA LAW REVISION COMMISSION
c/o LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
925 L STREET, SUITE 275
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

Please specify RPA #28731 and JC-487364 on your state application.

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process.  To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list.  If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination.  Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.  

For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your application. The SOQ is a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length. Writing that exceeds this page limit will not be scored.

The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. SOQs will be evaluated based on the content and writing ability, using standardized rating criteria. Competitive applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ will not be considered. All information in the statement is subject to verification.

In your SOQ, please describe your experience or education with the following matters:
1. Substantive and procedural criminal law in California or other jurisdictions (please specify the jurisdictions).
2. Policy-making, statute drafting, and the legislative process (particularly in California).
3. Researching and analyzing complex legal or policy matters.
4. Presenting complex legal or policy information orally.
5. Presenting complex legal or policy information in writing.
6. Managing and leading complex projects.
7. Working in a position that requires integrity, tact, and good judgment.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of the relevant transcript. An unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application package, but an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

In addition to the application, please provide a cover letter, resume, professional references, and a writing sample (with a description of any third-party editing of the sample).

*Applicants must have demonstrated experience with criminal law. Policy-making experience desired.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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