Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Why join CalHR?
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals.  Get to know us more here!

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel is responsible for the supervision, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of a team of attorneys within the Legal Division.

How to Apply
Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job . If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at CalHR, please reach out to our recruitment team at CalHRTalentEngagement@calhr.ca.gov . We’d love to hear from you!

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Career Development: CalHR provides continuous learning and training opportunities to support personal and professional growth, including two Professional Development Days per fiscal year. 
• Location: CalHR is centrally located near the Ice Blocks in downtown Sacramento, with many dining and shopping options nearby. 
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together. 
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration. 
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts. 

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. This is subject to change based on operational needs.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA State BAR License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Describe your legal experience practicing labor and employment law that qualifies you for the Assistant Chief Counsel position. Include the most complex issue or case you have been involved with. Describe the issue or case, your involvement with the issue or case, and the outcome.

2.  Describe your supervisory or management experience that qualifies you for the Assistant Chief Counsel position.

3.  In what ways do inclusion and belonging affect the employee experience? As a manager, what will you do to ensure that employees feel included and like they belong?

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.

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:

Have the ability to:

1. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; pay attention to detail.
2. Ability to travel throughout the state and work long hours as required, which may include overnight stays and going to correctional facilities, state hospitals and other state facilities
3. Change work assignments and meet timelines and deadlines with little to no notice.
4. Analyze legal principles and precedents and apply them to complex legal and administrative problems.
5. Present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically.
6. Draft opinions, pleadings, rulings, regulations and legislation.
7. Independently present difficult and complex cases in court.
8. Plan, organize and direct the work of a staff of attorneys.
9. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as, but not limited to a personal computer (desktop or laptop), copier and scanning equipment, word processing software, document management software, and billing software.

Have knowledge of:

1. General legal principles and their applications.
2. Legal research methods, court procedures, rules of evidence and procedure.
3. Administrative law and the conduct of proceedings before administrative bodies.
4. State and federal labor law and employment.
5. Principles of public administration, personnel management and supervision.
6. A manager's role in an equal employment opportunity program and processes available to meet the program objectives.

Have work experience in labor and employment law. Emphasis will be placed on labor and employment law experience.

Benefits

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

CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits.  Please visit our new Benefits website at   for more information!

CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.

Additional Application Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

• Electronic Submission: Application and any required applicable documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. 
• U.S Postal Service Mail: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. 

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Per CCR 249.3 we may fill additional positions from this recruitment.

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 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 (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift, 2 days per week,

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