ATTORNEY III (537208)

Attorney IIIFranchise Tax Board$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per MonthJob Posting: Attorney IIIJC- - Attorney III$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 12/5/2026Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-offJob Description and DutiesFor an Attorney III position in the Business Entity Tax Bureau, General Tax Bureau, Multistate Tax Bureau, Specialized and Individual Tax Bureau, and Tax Administration and Procedure Bureau: Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the Attorney III exercises broad discretion to individually handle complex and sensitive cases involving applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The general responsibility of the Attorney III position is to serve as a full journey level attorney by representing the department in appeals, protests, litigation, drafting formal legal written guidance, drafting legislative proposals and regulations, and to develop and provide consistent favorable results regarding a wide range of complex tax law issues. The Attorney III prepares, briefs, and argues complex and difficult cases before the Office of Tax Appeals; acts as a protest hearing officer in cases involving complex and difficult applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the California Revenue and Taxation Code; provides written advice to taxpayers, their representatives, and the department; prepares, or assists in the preparation of, briefs for the Office of Attorney General on complex, sensitive, and difficult litigation cases; drafts legislative proposals and regulations involving key applicable California Revenue and Taxation Code statutes; and assists and supports the Attorney Supervisor and Assistant Chief Counsel with staff development on their subject matter areas of expertise. For an Attorney III position in the Litigation Bureau: Under the direction of the Attorney Supervisor, the General Counsel Attorney III provides legal support to the department by researching and analyzing a variety of legal issues and advising departmental leadership on policies and practices. Specifically, these duties include drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, interagency agreements, and memoranda of understandings. It includes researching and advising on state contracting requirements and general legal issues such as taxpayer privacy, conflicts of interest, power of attorney, records retention, accessibility, reasonable accommodation, and confidentiality rules under laws like the Public Records Act and Information Practices Act and contributes to developing department policies on these subject matters.

In addition, the General Counsel Attorney III supports and advises on various litigation-related work, including responding to record requests in criminal or civil proceedings or preparing or assisting with pleadings, discovery, witness testimony, and appellate briefs on various litigation matters.Active membership in the State Bar of California is required.Additional positions may become available.Position(s) may be located in any of the following office locations, contingent on office space availability and pending budget approval:Sacramento (central), Oakland, Los Angeles, West Covina and/or San Francisco.This position requires 4 days in the office per week. It is designated office-centered and may be eligible for some remote work based on departmental guidelines and operational need.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship, now or in the future.The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar Membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.Final Filing Date: 12/5/2026Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Franchise Tax Board Classification and Hiring Unit Attn: Adam Susz P.O. Box 550 Sacramento, CA Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Franchise Tax Board Classification and Hiring Unit Attn: Adam Susz 9646 Butterfield Way Sacramento, CA 95827 Drop off at Welcome Center in Main Lobby (may be non-operational on weekends and holidays) 07:00 AM - 06:00 PMThe following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is required and must be included.Other - A cover letter is required and must be includedSupplemental Application - In order to be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a supplemental application. Your response must be no more than two type-written pages in length, using 12-point font, 1-inch standard margins and include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

Respond to the following supplemental statement(s): Explain how your work experiences and education history qualify you for the Attorney III position.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.