Attorney III

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Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Legal Affairs Division, the Attorney III serves as the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers' (BREA) general legal counsel.

The Attorney III reviews investigative files, draft pleadings, orders, legal memoranda, and related documents, and at times, negotiates the settlement of matters and prepares the appropriate documentation. The Attorney III must remain apprised of federal changes to ensure the Bureau’s compliance with federal laws, regulations, policy, and requirements.

The Attorney III responds orally and in writing to external and internal inquiries relating to the Business and Professions Code Section 11300, et seq, and the regulations contained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 10, Chapter 6.5, Sections 3500, et seq, relevant federal law, the regulations implementing the law and related sections of other code provisions. The responses must be reasoned, clear, understandable, and based on past or present office policy or interpretations of laws and regulations.

Please refer to the duty statement for specific duties.

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

Salary

• $10,852 - $15,325/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY III

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 advising a public regulatory entity and developing subject matter expertise in a variety of complex subjects, including licensing and enforcement matters.

• Experience drafting and analyzing rules, regulations and/or proposed legislation.

• Experience responding to Public Records Act requests, subpoenas, or discovery.

• Experience developing policies and procedures for an organization or state agency.

• Experience drafting contracts, including memorandums of understanding and inter-agency agreements.

• Experience in litigation, including preparing briefs and making court appearances.

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.

DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits. DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.

The Legal Division provides legal services to the Department's Executive staff, bureaus, programs, boards, and a commission. The Legal Division serves as in-house counsel for the Director, and the Department's constituent agencies. Its attorneys regularly attend and provide legal advice at meetings and hearings held by the Department's constituent agencies. It provides legal analysis and opinions on laws, issues, and proposed legislation relevant to the Department and its constituent agencies, including the regulatory licensing laws of the Business and Professions Code, conflict of interest laws, the rulemaking process, and administrative adjudications. It also provides advice on government contracts, employer-employee matters such as equal employment opportunity issues and employee disciplinary matters, the Open Meetings Act, the Public Records Act, and the Information Practices Act. It serves as litigation liaison for the Department with the Office of the Attorney General.

The Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) is charged with licensing real estate appraisers in the State of California; it is the Bureau’s mission to safeguard public trust by promoting professionalism in the real estate appraisal industry through licensing, education, and enforcement. BREA has two primary regulatory functions--appraiser Licensing/AMC registration and Enforcement. The Licensing Unit ensures that applicants meet minimum requirements for education, experience, and examination that comply with federal mandates and ensure that only qualified persons are licensed to conduct appraisals in federally related real estate loan transactions. The Enforcement Unit investigates complaints of violations of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and ensures that licensees adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.

Special Requirements

The position requires a State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your State Bar License prior to being hired and must maintain an active membership with California State Bar.

Conflict of Interest: This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs' Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1, and within 30 days of leaving office.

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: 6/15/2026

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:

Department of Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Recruitment Technician JC-519947, GP
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321
Sacramento, CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Recruitment Technician JC-519947, GP
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321
Sacramento, CA 95834
Please note: The drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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.
• Other - Cover Letter - A cover letter is required and must be included.

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.

Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on "Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)" of the CalHR Manual. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

**Hybrid telework schedule eligible**

Work in a building/office with artificial light and temperature control when not teleworking (subject to supervisor approval). Remain in a stationary position while working on a computer for prolonged periods of time, consistent with office work. Dress in accordance with an office environment when at the office or when attending video meetings. Select, access, and use necessary information, data, and communications-related technologies daily, such as personal computer applications, telecommunications equipment, Internet, voicemail, etc. Understand and follow DCA, BREA and control agencies policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Ryan Marcroft
(916) 574-8255
Ryan.Marcroft@dca.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 Officer
(916) 574-8280
EEO@dca.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.

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.

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. Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

When in the office, the Attorney III will typically report to BREA's office suite in Rancho Cordova, but may also report to the Legal Division office suite in Natomas. BREA is located right off of US Highway 50 between Zinfandel Dr. and Sunrise Blvd. The building offers free parking and is close to many restaurants and convenient shopping venues.

The Legal Division is located in Natomas near the freeway, which also offers free parking, a comfortable work environment, and is close to many restaurants and convenient shopping.

Additional salary and benefit information may be found on the CalHR website: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx