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Job description

Under supervision of the Attorney Supervisor to the Labor Commissioner’s Office, the successful candidate will represent the LCO and act as counsel, advising the Labor Commissioner and other public agencies, on California employment law. California often leads the way with First-in-the-Nation measures to protect workers and employers. In this dynamic arena, LCO team personnel are assigned a variety of tasks such as litigation, negotiation, legislative and community liaison work, hearings, legal research, legal opinion writing on policy, precedents and appeals. The ideal candidate possesses a strong motivation to work on and contribute to labor, employment rights-related matters. The ability to travel is required for this position.
 

Working Conditions 

Please indicate in your application the preferred location: San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara/Oxnard, San Diego, Long Beach and Los Angeles

San Francisco - 455 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102-7002
San Jose - 224 Airport Parkway, San Jose, CA 95110-1022
Oakland - 1515 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Santa Rosa - 50 "D" Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Sacramento - 2031 Howe Ave. Sacramento, CA 95825
Fresno-770 - E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Bakersfield - 7718 Meany Ave Bakersfield, CA 93308
Santa Barbara - 411 E. Canon Perdido, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Office will be moving to Oxnard in 2026)
San Diego - 7575 Metropolitan Dr., San Diego, CA 92108
Long Beach - 1500 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90810
Los Angeles - 320 W. Fourth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013


May work in high-rise building in downtown locations.

  • Must work in office. Workspace is a standard office in a smoke-free environment.
  • Incumbent must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; ncumbent must occasionally move boxes, files and office equipment.
  • As needed, an Attorney will also have contact with the general public, California State and outside legal, program, court and agency staff via phone, email, in person, via presentation, video and mail. Such contact may include general, confidential, sensitive, technical and informative materials.
  • The Attorney is expected to travel via land and air (including overnight travel out of town) and arrange schedules to perform duties and meet the objectives of the program.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

How to Apply

Step 1: Create a CalCareer Account at https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx.

Step 2: Take the Examination (To apply for the position, you must successfully complete the examination.  Review the Exam Bulletin to ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications prior to taking the examination).  You can search for Exam/Assessment at  https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581

Step 3: Apply and view job openings at : https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=498119

 

Monthly Salary:

$11,993.00 - $16096.00

Closing Date:

12/1/2025

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Incumbents will have the opportunity to contribute in CalPers retirement, social security, and may participate additionally in both 401K and 457 deferred compensation plans.
While you work hard to provide economic justice for California workers, you secure economic security for your future.

Minimum Qualifications

Membership in the California State Bar.