ATTORNEY III

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Under the supervision of the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III advises the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) and its employees on all legal matters affecting policies and operations.

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) provides the applicant access to realtime updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in refernce to Job Requisition (JR) 3077.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

This advertisement is for an Attorney III position located at 1515 K Street in Sacramento, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-154-5795-001.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 4.62% reduction in pay in exchange for eight (8) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through October 2026. Salaries on the job posting do not reflect the recent changes.

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:

• Knowledge of issues facing the Board of Parole Hearings and CDCR
• Demonstrate good judgment and tact when interacting with staff, outside agencies, and the public
• Show initiative
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical, writing, and editing skills
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Accept constructive criticism
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment
• Be creative and resourceful problem solvers
• Experience with administrative hearings and familiarity with open meeting laws is desirable
• Litigation experience is desirable, especially civil rights and habeas corpus actions involving issues related to state prisons and parole
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing statutes, regulations, and policies is highly desirable
• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

The Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) is largely independent from CDCR. BPH maintains a high performing parole hearing system to protect and exercise its statutory authorities and policies, while ensuring due process to all incarcerated people who come under the jurisdiction of the BPH.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• The position require a California Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birth date, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting prior to appointment.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to https://www.e-verify.gov/

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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: 5/15/2026

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.

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 Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Postal
Attn: CDCR Hiring Support
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento, CA 94283-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Drop-off
CDCR Hiring Support
9825 Goethe Rd, Application Drop Box
(Drop off not available on weekends and holidays)
Sacramento, CA 95827
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 - A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Examination /Employment Application (STD.678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications” section below for specific requirements.
  For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visitWork4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications.

  If you are a current CDCR employee, you must use your CDCR email address on the job application.

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

BPH headquarters is located in Sacramento at 1515 K Street. Staff are expected to be in the office up to four days a week. On occasion, travel may be necessary to other California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) offices (Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova), CDCR institutions, or other locations in California.

Employees are expected to maintain normal and consistent work hours, averaging 40 hours per week. Work in excess of 40 hours per week is expected, when necessary, to complete assignments in a timely manner. The BPH Legal Division strives for work life balance and these positions include substantial vacation and holiday time. An alternate work schedule (9/8/80) is available to employees after the probationary period.

Employees who are teleworking are expected to maintain a safe and distraction free work environment at the approved alternate work location. Employees who telework agree to adhere to the state telework policy, CDCR's telework policy and conditions cited in the Telework Agreement (STD 200).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed using a 12-point font and have your name at the top of each page. The SOQ must not exceed three pages in length.

The SOQ is required and serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely, in writing.Vague or incomplete SOQ will not be considered.

1. What skills and qualifications do you have that make you an excellent candidate for the Attorney III position at the Board of Parole Hearings?

2. Discuss your experience giving legal advice to a client or arguing in front of a tribunal and having to make on-the-spot legal arguments. What, if any, preparation were you able to do? What did you do to create the best outcome under tight time constraints?

3. Explain why you are interested in working with the Board of Parole Hearings.

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, https://www.calhr.ca.gov and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information on the benefits and protections 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-system-principles.aspx

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.