California Department of Motor Vehicles · 16 hours ago
Attorney
Sacramento County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$7,506/mo - $12,026/moCalifornia Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a skilled and motivated attorney to perform complex legal work across multiple areas of law in support of departmental operations and programs. The role involves conducting legal research, providing legal advice, and representing the department in various legal matters.
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Responsibilities
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents
Provide oral and written legal advice to departmental management and staff
Analyze legislation, regulations, and policy proposals affecting departmental programs
Draft, review, and implement regulations in collaboration with departmental staff
Review contracts, leases, subpoenas, and departmental documents for legal sufficiency
Analyze and respond to California Public Records Act (CPRA) requests
Serve as liaison with the California Attorney General on litigation matters, including pleadings, discovery, and hearings
Represent the department in administrative proceedings and select court matters, as needed
Qualification
Required
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents
Provide oral and written legal advice to departmental management and staff
Analyze legislation, regulations, and policy proposals affecting departmental programs
Draft, review, and implement regulations in collaboration with departmental staff
Review contracts, leases, subpoenas, and departmental documents for legal sufficiency
Analyze and respond to California Public Records Act (CPRA) requests
Serve as liaison with the California Attorney General on litigation matters, including pleadings, discovery, and hearings
Represent the department in administrative proceedings and select court matters, as needed
Strong ability to research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents
Sound judgment and the ability to assess complex situations and adopt effective courses of action
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly present facts, law, and legal arguments
Experience drafting legal opinions, pleadings, regulations, rulings, and legislation
Ability to prepare professional correspondence explaining legal matters
Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and maintain trust and confidence
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
Company
California Department of Motor Vehicles
California DMV registers vehicles in California and licenses their drivers.
Founded in 1915
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Serenity Thompson
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