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DEPARTMENT STATEMENT
ABC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. ABC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join ABC and help us provide the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.
SUMMARY
Under general direction of an Assistant Chief Counsel, incumbents in the Attorney classification represent the Department in litigation, negotiation, and hearings. Incumbents respond orally and in written format, to Department personnel, outside agencies, licensees, and members of the public regarding licensing and enforcement matters. Additionally, incumbents advise Divisions, District offices, and other Department personnel on pending administrative disciplinary, licensing and protest matters, as well as assist in drafting accusations and other legal documents in such cases. Duties also include providing advice to Department regarding legal matters. Incumbents assigned to Range A perform the least difficult professional legal work of the Department and, as they advance to Range B, are assigned progressively more difficult legal work and finally perform legal work of average difficulty independently.
The Attorney operates under the supervision of an Assistant Chief Counsel and the Chief Counsel, and will provide advice to investigators, licensing representatives, and the Department’s Executive Staff.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Salary- $7,737 - $11,676/month
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
Research; analyze, appraise, and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; prepare and present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; prepare correspondence involving the explanation of legal matters; draft opinions, pleadings, rulings, regulations, and legislation; negotiate effectively and conduct crucial litigation; work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, organizations and maintain the confidence and respect of others; and work effectively under pressure.
Other InformationAdditional Documents
Department Information
This position is located in the Headquarters Office of Legal Services - Natomas area and includes FREE PARKING.
To take the Attorney exam, please click here.
Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must certify through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
Department Website: http://www.abc.ca.gov
Special RequirementsA Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Statement of Qualifications Section below for instructions.
A background investigation and fingerprinting are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position.
Interested individuals shall submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through CalCareers Account www.jobs.ca.gov) and all other required documents as detailed in the job announcement.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for the position.
Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), 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 license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
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: 8/7/2025Who 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).
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 Alcoholic Beverage Control
Headquarters
Attn: Ginger Valdez
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Headquarters
Ginger Valdez
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Candidates are REQUIRED to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard State application (Examination/Employment Application STD 678). Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered. Resumes or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.Please see the SOQ instructions below for content and formatting information.
Working Conditions
If the employee is working at an alternate work location during telework, they are required to maintain a safe working condition at the approved site, abide by the Departments Telework Policy and Ergonomic Policy, and agree to maintain a distraction-free remote work environment. Further, employees are required to be available through various forms of communication during work hours.
Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website:http://www.abc.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Ginger Valdez
(916) 419-2557
Ginger.Valdez@abc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Matthew Gaughan
(279) 224-2025
Matthew.Gaughan@abc.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:Angela Shaffer
(916) 285-8519
Angela.Shaffer@abc.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.
Statement of QualificationsSTATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) INSTRUCTIONS
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) gathers information regarding your experience and interest in relation to this position. Please respond to all of the SOQ questions listed below. The completed SOQ shall be composed using Arial 12-point font and be no more than three (3) pages in length. The responses in your SOQ must be organized and numbered as reflected below, but you do not need to restate the SOQ questions in full. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ questions.
SOQ QUESTIONS
1. The Attorney I presents the Department's case at administrative hearings held at locations across the state. Describe your training and/or experience related to: (a) preparing and conducting evidentiary hearings or trials and (b) managing a case load which involves presenting evidentiary hearings at different locations across the state.
2. The Attorney I represents the Department before the ABC Appeals Board when Department decisions are appealed. This requires reviewing the record of a hearing, writing responsive briefs, and presenting oral argument before the ABC Appeals Board. Describe your relevant training and experience that would allow you to successfully perform these duties.
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. BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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