Attorney III

The mission of the Civil Rights Department (CRD) is to protect the people of California from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accomodations, and from perpetrations of acts of hate violence.

An Attorney III of the Outreach and Education Unit is a senior member of the team who is responsible for drafting and editing educational materials on a variety of legal topics, delivering high-quality legal trainings and presentations, and advancing CRD’s mission through the development of innovative educational initiatives. Under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Outreach and Education (Assistant Deputy Director), an Attorney III in the Outreach and Education Unit performs the duties listed below.

Hire Above Minimum Information:
The Attorney III qualifies for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM). The starting salary will be $11,695.

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

Salary

• $10,536 - $14,879/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 with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act, Government Code section 11135, and other laws enforced by the Department

• Experience with civil rights litigation in employment, housing, public accommodations, hate violence, and/or human trafficking

• Experience with the Department’s complaint process

• Experience with training and educational pedagogy, including best practices for teaching legal concepts to lay audiences

• Excellent research skills and analytical abilities

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with different types of people in different roles

• Strong initiative and work ethic

• Ability and desire to learn new areas of the law and procedure

• Ability to be organized, multi-task, and meet deadlines

• Ability to manage complex projects

• Openness to take direction and accept feedback from supervisors and managers

• Ability to work with people in a professional and civil manner

• Commitment to civil rights and public sector service

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) formally known as Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH or Department) is the civil rights enforcement agency for the State of California. CRD's mission is to protect all people in California from employment, housing and public accommodation discrimination, human trafficking and hate violence.

The CRD is the largest state civil rights enforcement agency in the country. It enforces the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Unruh Civil Rights Act, Disabled Person Act, Ralph Civil Rights Act and the California Trafficking Victims Protection Act. The Department has jurisdiction over both private and public entities operating within the State of California, including corporate entities, private sector companies that contract with the State of California, and all State department and Local governments.

This position is hybrid and will require in office days to be established with your supervisor in accordance with Department policy.

This position can be filled at any of our offices:

Bakersfield
Fresno
Los Angeles
Oakland
Riverside
Sacramento

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey CRD Human Resources Survey_(Rev. Oct 2022).

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q3BFVLJ

Department Website: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

We review your job application to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Please ensure to provide detailed information in your application.

To find out additional information on how to apply for a state job please follow the link below. To check for industry related position or Veterans information.

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/NewToStateservice.aspx

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: 8/4/2025

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:

California Civil Rights Department
Human Resources
Attn: Alisha Hardy
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Civil Rights Department
Human Resources
Alisha Hardy
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
09:00 AM - 04:00 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 -

  A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your application. Resumes Do Not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applications received without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered. Please see instructions below.

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

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Requires ability to effectively handle stress, and work in a noisy and fast paced environment

• Requires daily use of a personal computer and related software applications at a workstation for 6.5 to 7 hours per day

• Requires ability to complete tasks that typically may require making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties

• Requires prolonged use of a workstation for 6.5 to 7 hours per day

• Requires dependability and excellent attendance records

• Requires occasional travel to conduct state business

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.

Department Website:https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:
Alisha Hardy
(916) 957-0339
alisha.hardy@calcivilrights.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Rashida Harmon
(916) 555-1234
rashida.harmon@calcivilrights.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
(213) 723-6024
brenda.valle-balderrama@calcivilrights.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 Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. Application packets received without an SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ serves as a documentation of a candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

When completing the SOQ, you must title the page "Statement of Qualifications" and include your name and the Job Control number at the top right hand comer of each page. You must list each question, and provide your answer below each question. When completing the SOQ please include all relevant experience, education, and training for each question and explain your answers thoroughly. Your response to the statement below should be no more than 4pages in length, single spaced, and 12-point font. Your SOQ must address the following:

1. Describe your commitment to public service and civil rights.

2. Describe your experience with the civil rights laws enforced by CRD as well as CRD’s complaint process.

3. Describe your experience with, and approach to, drafting public-facing documents for diverse audiences. Provide examples. As applicable, include any experience making documents accessible for people with disabilities.

4. Describe your experience with public speaking and delivering legal trainings to diverse audiences. Provide examples. As applicable, include any experiencing tailoring presentations to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.

5. Describe your experience working with sensitive populations using a trauma-informed framework. Provide examples.

6. Describe how you would advance CRD’s mission by partnering with CRD’s stakeholders, such as organizations representing employers, employees, housing providers, or tenants. Describe existing relationships to such organizations that you have.

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

There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Pension through CALPERS
• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Medical benefits into retirement
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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