Job Posting: Attorney III
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Pending Budget Approval
Our Attorneys represent Caltrans in State and Federal courts in all phases of litigation, including trial and appellate work. They also advise and assist Caltrans in delivering projects. Attorneys new to practice are assigned to a practice group and trained in all aspects of the practice. They are given early exposure to discovery and trial preparation, as well as legal research and drafting pleadings. Mid-level Attorneys (Attorney III) are expected to handle all aspects of a case, including taking and defending depositions, taking cases to trial as first or second chair counsel, and appellate work. All employees receive training in Department policies and practices along with continuing education.
As an employee of the State of California, the total compensation and benefits are excellent. This includes holidays, vacation and sick leave (or annual leave), health, dental, vision and pension benefits.
Caltrans implemented a hybrid telework program. Attorneys may telework from home for a portion of the week, but are expected to report to the office in Fresno and appear at depositions, court hearing, etc. throughout the State.
Attorney III may receive promotions in place to Attorney IV based on available funds, successful performance, and compliance with labor union requirements.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Attorney III. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Working Conditions
Position located at 1352 W. Olive Avenue, Fresno, CA, Fresno County
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
The Legal Division is looking for well-qualified and highly motivated trial attorneys to join our Fresno Legal Office to litigate tort cases. Are you looking to join a dynamic legal practice providing full service, support, advice, and representation to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)? The transportation sector touches all aspects of daily life and the economy, in California and nationally. Caltrans is responsible for 50,000 lane miles of highway and employs 22,000 people throughout the State. To support such an extensive enterprise, Caltrans’ Legal Division is comprised of nearly 165 attorneys in five offices statewide, including its headquarters office near the State Capitol in Sacramento, as well as in Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego and Fresno.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Post
