Job Description and Duties
The Caltrans Sacramento Legal Office is looking for a well-qualified and highly motivated attorney with experience in civil litigation. The candidates will join our office with primary focus on defending Caltrans in tort and/or employment cases. Trial experience is preferred.
As an employee of the State of California, the total compensation and benefits are excellent, including holidays, vacation and sick leave, health, dental, vision and pension benefits.
Telework may be available, but attorneys are expected to report to the office in Sacramento and appear at depositions, court hearings, etc. throughout the State. Frequent travel is required.
Attorneys may receive promotions in place based on available funds, successful performance, and compliance with labor union requirements.
PARF# 42-6-083 / JC-500843
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Attorney III / Attorney IV exam. For those who do not have current eligibility, you must be on the state examination list. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Desirable Qualifications
Caltrans Legal Division is a full-service law office – our attorneys represent Caltrans in State and Federal courts in all phases of litigation and trial work and advise and assist Caltrans in all facets of its operations. Experience with civil litigation, including legal research, law and motion, discovery, and trial is preferred.
Caltrans Sacramento Legal Office is one of five offices comprising the Caltrans Legal Division. All five offices work together as one Caltrans legal Division. We have statewide committees with members from each office to facilitate information sharing and networking. We also have statewide legal workshops to provide opportunities for all our attorneys to develop statewide relationships and learn about the Legal Division's areas of practice.
Our overall work environment is both supportive and challenging. Attorneys are given substantial responsibility at every stage of their career.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Ellaine Cupino, (916) 201-8424, ellaine.cupino@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Kasia B. Micherda, (916) 651-3625, kasia.micherda@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
