Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Attorney Supervisor of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), the Attorney will be responsible for providing a broad spectrum of legal advice on diverse legal activities with various levels of complexity related to the work of the Authority’s Real Property and Third Parties Office. The incumbent will complete assignments and provide legal advice and guidance by utilizing California statutory and regulatory authority relative to procurements, contracts, real property acquisition, relocation, condemnation and inverse condemnation, and utility relocation. The incumbent works closely with, and directs, private outside counsel and the Department of Transportation regarding legal advice and litigation.

This advertisement is posted as Open Until Filled and the advertisement will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Cut-offs for applications will be every other Friday beginning January 10, 2025, and applications will be reviewed per those cut-off dates. Hires can be made at any time based on the applications received by the cut-off dates.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Part time telework is available for this position up to three days per week for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Experience drafting legal documents such as legislation, regulations, or similar documents.

• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality.

• Ability to operate independently, but with the judgment to know when to ask for assistance and guidance from a supervisor or colleague.

• Ability to represent the Authority in dealings with other government agencies and private entities in a way that reflects well on the Authority.

• Dependable, punctual, excellent attendance.

• Knowledge of the Authority organization, operations, and relevant policy issues.

• Ability to prepare correspondence involving inclusion of recommendations for effective courses of action.

• Exercise good judgment and calm professionalism in all situations.

• Ability to balance priorities from numerous clients regarding an array of subjects.

• Working knowledge of state functions.

• Experience providing legal advice related to transportation or large-scale construction projects.

• Experience drafting, reviewing and revising contracts.

• Ability to negotiate and build relationships with private and other public entities.

• Legal experience related to real property transactions.

• Experience with the laws pertaining to eminent domain.

• Demonstrated understanding of the Federal and State Uniform Act.

• Experience performing legal research and applying facts to law.

• Experience working with utility companies.

Benefits

“The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.”

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Application Information

The STD. 678 is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-461340 and Attorney, 311-160-5778-001 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)

Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. The High-Speed Rail Authority does not currently offer Training and Development opportunities at this time.

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.

Required Application Package Documents

The 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, Relocation, 3 days per week,

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