ATTORNEY III (538208)

Attorney IIIDepartment of Housing & Community Development$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: 11/19/2026Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor (AS), the Attorney III serves as an experienced attorney performing complex and sensitive legal work with broad discretion and minimal supervision. The Attorney III provides legal counsel and transactional support for HCD programs, including, but not limited to, the Portfolio Restructuring and Compliance (PRC) branch and the Asset Management and Compliance (AMC) unit. The Attorney III independently manages complex assignments, including loan closings, portfolio restructures, compliance resolution, and litigation support, and collaborates with program staff, executive leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and protect the Department's interests.This position requires reporting to an HCD office a minimum of four days per week.

In limited cases, at the Department's discretion, an employee may be approved to work in a remote-centered capacity on a temporary basis until appropriate office space becomes available. Under California Government Code Section 14200, telework-eligible employees must reside in California. The designated headquarters location will be based on the employee's primary residence and may be updated if HCD criteria are met.Limited Term appointment for 12 months, may be extended to 24 months, and may become permanent at a later date, pending Budget approval.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.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 Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Individuals 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).We offer competitive benefits and flexible opportunities:Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee's family401k programFlexible SchedulesHybrid teleworkAlternate Work Week Schedule optionsPaid Holidays and vacation/leaveTax-advantaged savings and spending accountsFree Employee Assistance ProgramInvestment in your training and developmentFor more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources Benefits Website.