Attorney III

The Attorney III: Prepares written opinions and advice to Department management on legal issues arising out of departmental programs and the legal effect of laws, regulations, rules, court decisions and administrative actions. Provides legal support services associated with the implementation of department programs and functions. Reviews investigations regarding violations of pesticide laws and regulations; evaluates evidence and prepares or assists in preparing accusations, statements of issues, complaints, briefs, and other legal documents for litigation before hearing officers, administrative law judges, and trial or appellate courts.

Works with and assists the Deputy Attorney Generals to defend writs challenging actions taken by the Department and on cases involving discipline of department licensees or civil prosecution of pesticide laws and regulation violators, District Attorneys on pesticide violation criminal and civil prosecution cases, or Department of Personnel Administration attorneys on cases involving department personnel. Presents administrative civil penalty cases before the Director or the Director's designated hearing officer. Conducts negotiations to settle actions to levy civil administrative fines.

Advises and prepares or assists in preparing cease and desist orders, notices of intended crop seizure, and other legal documents. Responds or assists in responding to requests for public records and subpoenas for records. Drafts legislation, regulations, and correspondence; writes bill analyses. Reviews correspondence, bill analyses, regulations, adverse actions, or other documents developed by departmental staff. Advises county agricultural commissioners in the conduct of administrative civil penalty actions.

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

All classifications require active membership in The California State Bar. (Applicants who are not members of The California State Bar but who are eligible to take the California State Bar examination or are in their final year of law school will be admitted to the examination but will not be considered eligible for appointment until they are admitted to The State Bar.)

Six years of legal experience in the practice of law*. (Applicants will be admitted to the examination upon completion of five and one-half years of legal experience, but must complete six years of such experience before they will be eligible for appointment.)

ATTORNEY

$5,756.00 - $10,028.00

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