Attorney Temporary Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The Attorney is a member of the Legal Office whose primary duty is to engage in legal analysis and render legal advice and opinion on complex and sensitive legal issues.
Under the supervision of the General Counsel/Assistant Chief Counsel, conducts legal research and provides both oral and written legal opinions for the General Counsel/Assistant Chief Counsel, members of the Executive Office, managerial staff, and others on a variety of legal work of moderate to average difficulty, including, but not limited to, employment law and discrimination, education and licensing of teachers, governmental contracts, conflicts of interest, the California Public Records Act and Information Practices Act. Drafts memoranda and other papers for the Commission; interprets and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities; prepares and assists in preparing legal documents, including Commission decisions, reviews contracts, and other documents for legal sufficiency.
This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:

• July 20, 2026
• July 30, 2026
• August 10, 2026
• August 20, 2026
• August 31, 2026
• September 10, 2026
• September 21, 2026
• October 1, 2026

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-523922
Position #(s):
192-501-5778-XXX
Working Title:
Advisory Attorney
Classification:
ATTORNEY $7,969.00 - $10,473.00 A
$8,969.00 - $12,026.00 B
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is conveniently located in the downtown area near many popular restaurants, shops, public transportation, and affordable parking options. The purpose of the CTC is to ensure integrity and high quality in the preparation, conduct and professional growth of the educators who serve California's public schools. Its work shall reflect both statutory mandates that govern the Commission and research on professional practices .
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position's associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.
Department Website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Membership in California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Application Instructions
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.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
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. 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).
How To Apply
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
N/A
Attn: Office of Human Resources
May Lee State Office Complex
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento , CA 95811
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
N/A
May Lee State Office Complex
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento , CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -
  Writing Sample - Advisory Attorney I
  Include a writing sample that demonstrates original legal analysis of not more than 5 pages. Personally identifiable information must be redacted, and if applicable, a privilege waiver must also be included.
  The application will be considered incomplete, and the applicant will not be considered for an interview if a writing sample is not submitted.

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.
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:

• Active member, in good standing, of the State Bar of California.
• Knowledge and experience in education and educator licensing disciplinary process in the State of California.
• Ability to complete a high volume of complex legal analysis under short deadline, with accuracy and clarity.
• Knowledge and experience related to the Public Records Act, the Information Practices Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and Administrative Procedures Act.
• Experience with the following entities in California: State Courts, Department of Human Resources, Civil Rights Department, and the Office of Administrative Law.
• Knowledge and experience applying the following laws: discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, worker's compensation, equal opportunity employment, governmental conflicts of interest.
• Knowledge and experience advising governmental bodies.
• Knowledge and experience reviewing and analyzing hearing records and drafting well-written, persuasive briefs.

Benefits
Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays and other types of leave, comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits with a variety of choices, and CalPERS retirement options (the nation's largest public pension plan). For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Casey Martino
(916) 323-7157
cmartino@ctc.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Rhonda Brown
(916) 322-6253
RBrown@ctc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.