ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

State of California•Sacramento, CA

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction of the General Counsel, the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (Deputy General Counsel) is responsible for supervising, planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of the Authority's legal staff while performing the most sensitive and complex legal work consistently with favorable results for the Authority. The Deputy General Counsel position provides analysis, advice, and representation to all levels of the Authority on a wide range of complex and sensitive legal matters affecting the policies and the administration of the Authority. The Deputy General Counsel must be knowledgeable in the legal principles and court procedures and the rules of evidence and procedure for administrative, civil (state and federal) law and conduct of proceedings before administrative bodies, such as the Public Works Board and the State Personnel Board; and in the operation of the Bagley Keene Opening Meeting Act and the Public Records Act. The Deputy General Counsel will work with outside counsel, including the Office of the Attorney General and private law firms, to ensure complicated legal issues and litigation are effectively managed. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in the legal principles and court procedures and the rules of evidence and procedure for administrative, civil (state and federal) law and conduct of proceedings before administrative bodies, such as the Public Works Board and the State Personnel Board
Knowledgeable in the operation of the Bagley Keene Opening Meeting Act and the Public Records Act
A member in good standing with the California State Bar.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising attorneys and other staff, while following human resources laws and rules.
Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements, with an emphasis on construction contracts.
Experience working with sensitive and confidential documents, such as settlement agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
Experience managing multiple clients and priorities.
Experience weighing legal, technical and political risk to provide guidance to others.
Experience interpreting policies, procedures, rules, and/or regulations.
Experience working with a board or other governing body.
Possess basic computer skills, such as word processing, Internet, email.
Works well with others, both internal and external to the organization.
Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems.
Ability to develop and evaluate policy, proposed legislation and regulations, and alternative solutions affecting the operation of the Authority.
Ability to analyze data, develop alternative solutions, and present ideas and information effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to represent the Authority at meetings, public hearings, and other legal proceedings
Ability to gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the work.
Ability to prioritize multiple, changing assignments within short deadlines.
Knowledge of public contract law, environmental, real property, construction and bond law.
Knowledge and ability to review and assist in the preparation of state contracts.
Ability to draft statutes.
Ability to prepare correspondence involving the explanation of legal matters.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and recommend an effective course of action.
Ability to use legal research tools such as Westlaw.
Willingness to travel.
Work well in a team-oriented environment, with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate with a diverse community, which may involve exposure to aggressive clientele or adversarial conditions.
Experience in personnel and employment law.

Responsibilities

Supervising, planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of the Authority's legal staff
Performing the most sensitive and complex legal work consistently with favorable results for the Authority
Providing analysis, advice, and representation to all levels of the Authority on a wide range of complex and sensitive legal matters affecting the policies and the administration of the Authority
Work with outside counsel, including the Office of the Attorney General and private law firms, to ensure complicated legal issues and litigation are effectively managed.