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This position is Hybrid and eligible for telework in accordance with CLRC's Telework Policy. The successful candidate will be required to report to the office as needed/required and must reside in California upon appointment.

Excellence in the Business of Government

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under the general direction from the Chief Deputy Director (CDD) on the Civil Law Team at the California Law Revision Commission (CLRC), the Civil Law Attorney (Atty) III will primarily work independently on Civil Law Commission related studies.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship or a training plan, now or in the future.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-

Position #(s):

Working Title:

Civil Law Attorney III

Classification:

ATTORNEY III

$10, $15,325.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Civil Law Team provides legal research and analysis, conducts policy analysis, coordinates expert input, participates in the legislative process, and provides legal advice and information at public hearings, all in support of the work of the California Law Revision Commission ("Commission"). The Commission is responsible for the study of legal problems, as assigned by the legislature, and the development of statutory reforms to address those problems.

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Special Requirements

• Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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: 1/16/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral