Attorney III/IV

Office of General Counsel

Annual Salary Range: $150,376 - $225,388

FLSA: Exempt / Non-Union Represented 

This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week.

About the Office 

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is in-house counsel to the State Bar, providing a full range of services, including representation of the State Bar in all state and federal courts and before administrative agencies; advocacy of State Bar discipline and admission cases in the California Supreme Court; and providing legal advice to the State Bar Board of Trustees, and all State Bar entities, executives, and programmatic clients.  

OGC provides legal advice and representation in the following areas: litigation, admissions and discipline, antitrust, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, bankruptcy, California Public Records Act, collections, contracts, copyright, governance, labor and employment, legislation, regulations and rules, real estate, regulatory work, and general corporate matters.

The Ideal Candidate

OGC seeks an attorney with a strong litigation background in state and federal court. The ideal candidate will also have public agency experience, including advising on laws such as the California Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and the Government Claims Act. Prior experience in other advisory and transactional matters, including insurance-related tasks, such as claims reporting and review of insurance policies, and drafting and reviewing contracts, is also desirable.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will possess the ability to break down complex legal concepts clearly and concisely, have a strong work ethic, and be dedicated to public service. 

Being a natural collaborator is imperative to this position. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with colleagues within the OGC and throughout the State Bar.

The ideal candidate will also embody the State Bar's core values, particularly growth mindset, clarity, respect, and excellence. Additionally, they should align with the State Bar's mission, strategic plan, and goals of the office.

Definition

Attorney III

Under direction and with a progressively increasing degree of complexity and independence, the Attorney III performs complex legal work that includes the identification of legal issues; recommendations of appropriate action; resolution of legal problems; interpretation and application of laws, rules, regulations, and other legal authorities; legal research and analysis; preparation of legal documents, opinions, and other memoranda, and litigation activities. The Attorney III handles assigned litigation, frequently takes lead responsibility in case/project management presentations, and assists in the formulation, determination, and effectuation of management policies of the State Bar. 

Attorney IV

Under general direction, the Attorney IV performs highly complex legal and litigation work that includes the identification of legal issues; recommendations of appropriate action; resolution of legal problems; interpretation and application of laws, rules, regulations, and other legal authorities; legal research and analysis; and preparation of legal documents, opinions, and other memoranda. The Attorney IV takes lead responsibility in case/project management presentations and in the formulation, determination, and effectuation of management policies of the State Bar. Incumbents in this class are well-experienced attorneys with expertise in a broad or specialized area of law and have demonstrated their ability to independently perform assignments consisting of complex and sensitive legal work of the State Bar and to consistently produce favorable results in these proceedings.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Attorney II differs from the Attorney III in that the latter handles a more complex and voluminous caseload, works under less supervision, and may also serve as a lead over a small team of attorneys and/or administrative and professional staff. 

The Attorney III differs from the Attorney IV in that the latter has a more complex caseload and serves in a lead capacity over other attorneys and/or administrative and professional staff.   

Examples of Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

When Assigned to the Office of Genera