Job Posting: PRINCIPAL DEPUTY LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL II

Office of Legislative Counsel

JC-493946
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PRINCIPAL DEPUTY LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL II
ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

$14,513.00 - $17,742.00 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: 10/24/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of a Chief Deputy Legislative Counsel, the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel serves as a manager of a branch of the OLC's legal division and is responsible for the overall management and administration of a team of attorneys and supervising attorneys. As a branch manager, the incumbent exercises the authority to make decisions on a wide range of legal issues and subject matter under their jurisdiction and can commit the OLC to a course of action on behalf of the Legislative Counsel and Chief Deputy Legislative Counsel.

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-493946
Position #(s):
430-110-5871-XXX
Working Title:
PRINCIPAL DEPUTY LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL II
Classification:
ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL
$14,513.00 - $17,742.00
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:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) is a small civil service department whose mission is to provide responsive nonpartisan and confidential legal services and information technology support services to the California State Legislature and in support of the legislative process.  This position is located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. The State of California provides excellent health benefits and retirement options, sick leave and vacation accrual, and paid state holidays. OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining and, therefore, receive enhanced benefits and do not contribute fair share.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your STD 678, resume, or school transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. (Note confidential information on the first page of the application submitted online through your CalCareers account will be redacted automatically upon submission.)

Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678):
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD. 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification.


School Transcripts:

When using education to qualify, unofficial transcripts must be submitted. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. If selected for appointment, official transcripts will be required.

Statewide Examination:

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ):

See “Required Application Package Documents” section below.

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: 10/24/2025

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.

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:

Office of Legislative Counsel
N/A
Attn: OLC Human Resources
925 L Street, Suite 900
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Office of Legislative Counsel
N/A
OLC Human Resources
925 L Street, Suite 900
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 -
    All applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). An SOQ is a narrative discussion describing how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications for the position as listed in this bulletin.

    The SOQ should also document each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be typewritten and single spaced, use no less than 12-point font, and be no more than three pages in length.

    Applicants who do not submit a SOQ with their application will automatically be disqualified from consideration for this position.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

· Experience managing and/or leading staff, including attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and/or clerical staff.
· Experience with and ability to mentor, motivate, and develop staff, and identify and implement strategies for increased employee engagement and morale.
· Ability to participate and function effectively as a member of a diverse management team comprised of peers, executive management, and support staff management.
· Extensive experience researching, writing, and/or reviewing legal opinions or legal advice regarding the legality or constitutionality of laws, bills, or regulations; developing, drafting, interpreting, and/or reviewing constitutional, statutory, or regulatory language for legislative bodies or other governmental entities; making decisions on complex, high profile, or sensitive legal matters; and ensuring drafts of proposed legislation or legal advice meet the needs of the client, are technically and legally accurate, reflect the style and philosophy of the office, and are timely.
· Experience developing and implementing department policies, practices, and procedures, and providing policy consultation to high-level executives and management.
· Commitment to furthering the OLC's strategic initiatives and management priorities, including efforts to increase equity, inclusion, and diversity throughout the department's hiring and management practices.

Benefits

All OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining, and therefore, receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding. Additional information can be found on CalHR’s website under State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website.



Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Melody Rollings
(916) 341-8334
Melody.Rollings@LegislativeCounsel.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kathryn Londenberg
(916) 341-8161
Kathryn.Londenberg@LegislativeCounsel.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/Human Resources
(916) 341-8330
OLC.HumanResources@lc.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.

Your Responsibilities

· Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the resources and workflow of their branch. Receive and evaluate requests for legal services from Members of the Legislature, legislative staff, the Governor, and other clients or authorized persons to determine the most efficient and effective use of legal staff resources and workflow processes based on legislative and departmental priorities to ensure timeliness, legal accuracy, and consistency. Determine the appropriate assignment of legal staff resources to meet workflow needs, including the use of legal teams within and across branches.
· Coordinate the provision of legal services with other managing attorneys as necessary to ensure a consistent and accurate legal product for any legal matter that concerns multiple subject matter areas and branches within the legal division.
· Develop policies, practices, and procedures to provide an efficient and accurate product.
· Serve as the principal legal authority on subject areas in their assigned branch and make legal decisions on high profile and sensitive legal matters within those subject areas. Work with attorneys and Supervising Attorneys to determine the most appropriate strategy for providing accurate and timely legal advice.
· Evaluate the matters pending within the branch, and, as necessary, elevate matters of critical legislative importance for review by a Chief Deputy Legislative Counsel and the Legislative Counsel. Assign, review, and approve assignments within their branch, and help to ensure that drafts of proposed legislation, opinions, and/or letters meet the needs of the client, are technically and legally accurate, reflect the style and philosophy of the Legislative Counsel, and are timely.
· Work directly with the legislative leadership, Members, committee chairpersons, Secretary of the Senate, Chief Clerk of the Assembly, staff office directors, and other legislative staff when providing legal advice and consultation on a variety of issues, including legislative rules and procedures, legislative proposals, existing law and legal precedent, and how to accomplish desired statutory goals.
· Appear before legislative committees to provide legal advice on existing law or proposed legislation.

Your Expertise

· Extensive knowledge of the scope and character of California statutory law and state and federal constitutional law.
· Expert knowledge of the rules, organization, and operation of the California State Legislature; goals, values, policies, and organization of the OLC; and practices of the OLC that govern drafting legislation, preparing opinions, and performing other legal services.
· Ability to present statements of facts, law, and argument clearly, logically, and effectively in written and oral form.
· Knowledge of legal principles and precedents and their application to the most difficult, complex, and novel legal problems.
· Ability to work effectively to deliver legal service under legislative deadlines.
· Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision.
· Ability to plan, organize, direct and review the activities of a legal staff; develop the skills and abilities of legal staff to ensure effective performance of their duties; perform and direct legal research and difficult legislative drafting.
· Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action while appropriately applying office policies.

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.

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