Advisory Attorney

Job Description and Duties The Attorney is a member of the Legal Office whose primary duty is to engage in legal analysis and render legal advice and opinion on complex and sensitive legal issues. This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:

• October 30, 2026
• November 9, 2026
• November 19, 2026
• November 30, 2026
• December 10, 2026
• December 21, 2026
• December 31, 2026 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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• Duty Statement Department Information The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is conveniently located in the downtown area near many popular restaurants, shops, public transportation, and affordable parking options. The purpose of the CTC is to ensure integrity and high quality in the preparation, conduct and professional growth of the educators who serve California's public schools. Its work shall reflect both statutory mandates that govern the Commission and research on professional practices. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.

Department Website:

https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Membership in California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Active member, in good standing, of the State Bar of California.
• Knowledge and experience in licensing actions in the State of California.
• Superior legal, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to successfully prioritize assignments and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Familiarity with the Public Records Act, the Information Practices Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and Administrative Procedures Act.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents, including written opinions, legislation, regulation, contracts, briefs, and other written communication.
• Knowledge and experience in employment law and labor law, administrative law, and state contracting law.
• Ability to review files and provide timely and accurate advice to decision makers.
• Proficiency with legal technology, including case management systems and document management systems.

Benefits

Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays and other types of leave, comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits with a variety of choices, and CalPERS retirement options (the nation’s largest public pension plan). For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx