ATTORNEY III

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Job Posting: Senior Attorney

California Victim Compensation Board

JC-522781 - Senior Attorney

ATTORNEY III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be processed in rounds with the following cut-off dates:

July 9, 2026

July 23, 2026

August 6, 2026

August 20, 2026

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding public interest, victim centered career? Are you searching for a job that provides an opportunity to work as part of a team, while exercising independence and initiative? Are you interested in utilizing either civil and/or criminal litigation skills and knowledge on a regular basis? If yes, the Attorney III position at the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) may be the opportunity you seek.

Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney III advises on complex and sensitive legal matters affecting CalVCB and effectively performs the more difficult and complex litigation and investigations, hearings, negotiations, and legal research for CalVCB with minimal supervision, broad discretion, and independence. The Attorney III utilizes appropriate oral and written advocacy skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, personal knowledge, training, rules, laws, regulations, legal practices, and CalVCB policies and practices consistent with the direction of the Chief Counsel to perform essential functions.

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in person at least two (2) days per week and as needed/required. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25.

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. Failure to comply with the Conflict-of-Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. We do not accept STEM-OPT. CalVCB uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-522781

Position #(s):

040-120-5795-XXX

Working Title: Senior Attorney

Classification: ATTORNEY III

$10,852.00 - $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: 3

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: Supervisor Discretion

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is a state program dedicated to provide financial assistance to victims of crime and help them restore their lives. At CalVCB, we work to reduce the impact of crime of victims’ lives. We reimburse crime-related expenses, connect victims with services and support, and do all we can to inform and empower victims.

The CalVCB is a special funded department under the direction of the Government Operations Agency. If your goal is to make a difference in a small, compassionate agency, this is the job for you. We value diversity and inclusion, facilitate, and support employee recognition, and actively promote career development. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse workforce where you have a sense of accomplishment and purpose, CalVCB invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

Our Mission: CalVCB is a trusted partner in providing restorative financial assistance to victims of crime.

Our Vision: CalVCB helps victims of crime restore their lives.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement: CalVCB is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of California, and to creating a work environment in which all employees are valued, included, and empowered.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/calvcb/

Department Website: https://www.victims.ca.gov

Special Requirements

NOTE: This position requires membership in the California State Bar.

A completed and detailed State application must be received in the Human Resources Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and include the following:

On the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) enter the Job Control Number and Position Title in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” Section.

If you are applying using list eligibility please ensure you have taken the exam or have verified your past exam is still active.

Cover Letters, Resumes, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required Examination/Employment Application STD. 678.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants MUST include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions/duties, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may be disqualified and/or will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Do not include your Social Security Number, method of eligibility, or LEAP information in your application package.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Please utilize the following link to view approved agencies: Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) (ca.gov)

Application Instructions

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