ATTORNEY III

This position is located in the city ofSacramento.

The Department’s Office of Legal Affairs and Regulations is seeking an Attorney III or Attorney I to join our team in downtown Sacramento, just blocks from the Capitol. We are a high-performing, collegial team working in collaboration with all Department programs to provide timely, thorough, balanced, and accurate counsel, information, and representation to model and empower bold decision-making to advance employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.

The Department has an onsite gym, locker rooms with showers, indoor bike parking, and easy access to public transportation (local and commuter buses and light rail). Our office offers a hybrid work environment with both in-office and remote work.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney III or Attorney I provides legal advice to Department managers and staff regarding a variety of issues related to the Department’s mission of working in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

The Department’s Office of Legal Affairs and Regulations is small, thereby providing an excellent opportunity for the selected candidate to advise on a variety of issues. The Office includes the Chief Counsel, an Attorney Supervisor, three attorneys, and three Analyst IIs.

Attorney III – Key Duties:

• Provides independent legal counsel to the Office of Civil Rights and Human Resources Branch, including reviewing and advising on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and California Civil Rights Department (CRD) position statements, investigations, and compliance matters.

• Advises HR management on complex personnel matters, including performance management, workplace complaints, corrective actions, policy interpretation, FMLA/CFRA issues, and employee relations.

• Represents the Department in State Personnel Board hearings, settlement conferences, and related litigation.

• Provides legal guidance on vocational rehabilitation program operations, interpreting and applying federal and state laws such as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Assists in drafting, revising, and promulgating regulations, ensuring compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

• Responds to California Public Records Act (PRA) requests, subpoenas, and Information Practices Act inquiries.

• Provides legal advice regarding the Randolph-Sheppard Act and state laws regulating the Business Enterprises Program; represents the Department in BEP evidentiary hearings and arbitrations.

• Performs other related legal duties as assigned, including special projects and cross-program consultation.

Attorney I – Key Duties:

• Provides legal advice to Department management and staff regarding civil service laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Writes and reviews Notices of Adverse Action, Medical Actions, and other personnel matters; represents the Department at State Personnel Board hearings.

• Advises managers in vocational rehabilitation and employment divisions on state and federal laws governing the rights, responsibilities, and processes related to vocational rehabilitation.

• Responds to subpoenas, California Public Records Act requests, and requests for personal information.

• Represents the Department's Business Enterprises Program for the Blind in administrative hearings.

• Advises managers and staff in relation to contracts and grants, including review of solicitations, contract and grant award, and contract review.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Work Environment: Hybrid; may require the selected candidate to report in person up to 4 days a week in accordance with Department policy.

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
• ATTORNEY

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:

Qualifications:

A good work ethic is essential to the success of the Attorney I or Attorney III. Prior experience in the typical areas of law is not required but helpful. The selected candidate may need to travel on occasion, sometimes overnight, to represent the Department or provide training. Enthusiastic individuals and individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in programs advancing the employment opportunities, independence, and equality of Californians with disabilities and joining a high-performing, collegial team are encouraged to apply.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Requirements:

Selected candidates may be subject to rules imposed by the Department regarding conflict of interest and disclosure.

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.

Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:

• We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
• We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
• We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
• We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
• We preserve the public’s trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.

VISION STATEMENT:

Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.

MISSION STATEMENT:

DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment: Hybrid; may require the selected candidate to report in person up to 4 days a week in accordance with Department policy.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.

Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Other - Cover letter is required and must be no more than two pages, describing your interest in the position and what makes you the best candidate for the job is required.

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: 8/20/2026

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 Rehabilitation
Personnel
Attn: Unit 047, PAS#260168
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Rehabilitation
Personnel
Unit 047, PAS#260168
721 Capitol Mall
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Cover letter is required and must be no more than two pages, describong your interest in the position and what makes you the bestt candidate for the job.

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 majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR office, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Contact Information

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

Department Website:http://www.dor.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Elizabeth Colegrove
(916) 558-5831
Elizabeth.Colegrove@dor.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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.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.

• Pension through CALPERS
• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Medical benefits into retirement
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal Services
• Life Insurance
• ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
• Commute Program
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Death Benefits
• Reimbursement Accounts (Medical and Childcare)
• Disability Insurance Programs
• Alternate Work Schedules
• Employee Assistance Program