Job Description

Job Description and Duties

**We’re willing to train a person who is committed to our mission!**

Under direction of the Assistant General Counsel, the Attorney provides legal support for the Agency’s Multifamily and Single Family lending programs, including performing litigation duties, conducting statutory and regulatory research and analyses.
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:

• Basic knowledge in single family and/or multifamily affordable housing

• Basic knowledge or experience with litigation

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Hybrid telework schedules are available. The amount of telework is at CalHFA’s discretion and is based on operational needs.  IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED WEEKLY .

Our office is in 500 Capitol Mall , a high-rise building conveniently located in downtown Sacramento with access to public transportation (light rail and bus) and freeways (I-5, 99, and Business 80). It is one block from Downtown Commons (DOCO), the Golden 1 Center, and many restaurants. Employees also have free access to the gym located in the building.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employers in the U.S. CalHFA is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking a brief survey .

Special Requirements

The Employment History section of the STD 678 Employment Application must be complete and include accurate dates, hours per week, total time worked, duties performed, and supervisor names and phone numbers.

• Applicants who fail to submit a thoroughly completed STD 678 will be disqualified.
• Resumes or other documents do not substitute the STD 678.
• Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Use these links to review the  State Application Checklist and  Supplemental Application checklist  to help you understand how to complete a strong state application and address some frequently asked questions.

In order to be considered for this job, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

BE LIST ELIGIBLE :
Successfully complete the State civil service exam for the classification

OR

BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE:
Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250)

OR

BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: 
Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

Benefits

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

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All Attorney Levels

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.).

Applicants who are six months from meeting the required legal experience will be admitted to the examination, but must meet the total required years of experience prior to appointment.

Attorney

Membership in The California State Bar.

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 required and must be included.
• Supplemental Application -

  A response to the question below is required in order to be eligible for this position.

  
  Failure to follow all instructions and provide a relevant response will disqualify applicants fromconsideration. Resumes, cover letters, or general statements of qualifications will not be accepted inplace of the required response.

  
  Your Supplemental Application must:
  

  - Be in 12-point font, single spaced

  - Be no more than one (1) page in length

  - Include the question below with your response

  Please describe in detail your experience conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Visa sponsorship, Work visa

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