Caltrans District 3 · 22 hours ago
ATTORNEY III
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$10,852/mo - $15,325/moThe California Department of Education (CDE) is seeking an Attorney III who specializes in complex legal work related to TK-12 education programs. This role involves representing the CDE in litigation, conducting legal research, and advising on legislation and regulations affecting education.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Representing the CDE, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE) in litigation in federal and state courts by handling all facets of complex litigation ranging from motions and discovery through trial and on through the appellate courts
Researching and preparing guidance, memoranda or opinions to advise the operation of specialized programs, such as Special Education, Nutrition, After School, Transitional Kindergarten, English Learners, Charter Schools, Curriculum Frameworks, the State Special Schools for the Deaf and Blind, etc
Helping draft and analyze sponsored or proposed legislation, advising program staff on interpreting existing laws, and assisting with the drafting of regulations to implement new programs and/or respond to changes to the law
Qualification
Required
Experience in handling complex litigation matters before all courts and administrative tribunals, including legal research methods, court procedures, rules of evidence and procedures, and administrative law
Experience in handling complex transactional matters including compliance with State contracting and procurement processes, technology development projects, and data privacy requirements
Experience in developing, analyzing, and interpreting statutes, regulations, and proposed legislation
Experience in handling complex legal and administrative issues from a request for advice to completion, including identifying and analyzing legal issues and developing and implementing a legal recommendation and/or effective course of action
Experience in providing assistance to a diverse and complex constituency, including the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and California Department of Education
Please provide your California State Bar number
Preferred
Interest in becoming a member of a fast-paced office involved with very challenging issues at the forefront of state and national K-12 public education law
A background in education-related law, civil rights law or litigation is desirable, but not required
Benefits
Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days
401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Program
Company
Caltrans District 3
Caltrans District 3 is a government administration company based out of 703 B ST, Marysville, California, United States.
Founded in 1895Marysville, California, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase