California State Controller's Office
ATTORNEY III
California State Controller's Office, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Attorney III position with the California State Controller's Office. Base pay range: $12,046.00 - $15,325.00. This classification qualifies for a “Hire Above Minimum” (HAM) salary. Salaries noted on this bulletin include the HAM salary. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Location: Los Angeles County. Telework: Hybrid. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Facility: Executive Office. Job Details
Job Code #:
JC-496188 Position #(s):
051-721-5795-XXX Working Title:
Attorney III Classification:
ATTORNEY III # of Positions:
1 Work Location:
Los Angeles County Telework:
Hybrid Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Facility:
Executive Office The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future. The Executive Office (EO) of the California State Controller’s Office is the strategic center point driving the vision and mission of the department. The EO coordinates high-level initiatives, manages key stakeholder relationships, and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures that shape California’s financial landscape. If you’re passionate about public service, policy development, and human resources, this division offers the opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and impactful environment. Join a team where your insights and contributions will help drive excellence in administrative and financial management. Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives! Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller’s Office. How did you hear about us? Take our survey! Job Description And Duties
Hire Above Minimum Information:
The Attorney III qualifies for a Hire Above Minimum (HAM). The starting salary will be $12,046. With general direction provided by the Assistant Chief Counsel, effectively perform the most sensitive and complex legal work of the Office of the State Controller consistently and with favorable results. This includes preparing or assisting in preparing cases, opinions, briefs, and other legal documents such as memoranda, digests, summaries, and reports on behalf of the State Controller. Duties performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.) Provide legal advice, services, and/or legal opinions to the Chief Counsel and/or senior program administrators for SCO internal divisions. Act in an expert capacity regarding legal issues relating to the discharge of the State Controller’s Fiscal responsibilities as Chief Fiscal Officer. Perform legal research for a full range of Office programs related to the State Controller’s responsibilities as a member of eighty-one (81) special boards and commissions to which the Controller serves as a participant. Prepare cases for hearings involving sensitive, and frequently, complex valuation issues related to tax programs administered by the Office of the State Controller. Represent the State Controller, when assigned, to evaluate, research, or represent legal issues on behalf of Boards, Commissions, and in support of Legislative Committees, and before hearing officers for a variety of fiscal issues. Meet and confer with legal staff from state departments and local governments to seek resolution of problems of common interest. Assist with preparation of cases, which may result in litigation before Administrative Law Judges, or Superior and Appellate Courts. Develop alternate language for proposed legislation affecting Office programs. Present case studies, legal opinions, and arguments before Legislative Committees relative to the State Controller’s position on a variety of statewide fiscal issues when assigned. Travel to and from court appearances, between SCO facilities, or to attend assigned conferences, committee meetings, or hearings scheduled. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements:
Take the Attorney III examination here: “Attorney III” Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/31/2025. 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. How To Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application STD 678) and required documents. Applications may be submitted electronically through CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting a hard copy, follow the specified mailing address in the posting. Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date. Required Application Package Documents:
The items listed are required to be submitted with your application. Resume is optional. Equal Opportunity Employer:
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy to provide equal opportunity regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State also maintains a drug-free workplace policy. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Government Administration Note: This refined description excludes unrelated job postings and extraneous content present in the original. It retains the core responsibilities and qualifications related to the Attorney III role.
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Attorney III position with the California State Controller's Office. Base pay range: $12,046.00 - $15,325.00. This classification qualifies for a “Hire Above Minimum” (HAM) salary. Salaries noted on this bulletin include the HAM salary. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Location: Los Angeles County. Telework: Hybrid. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Facility: Executive Office. Job Details
Job Code #:
JC-496188 Position #(s):
051-721-5795-XXX Working Title:
Attorney III Classification:
ATTORNEY III # of Positions:
1 Work Location:
Los Angeles County Telework:
Hybrid Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Facility:
Executive Office The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future. The Executive Office (EO) of the California State Controller’s Office is the strategic center point driving the vision and mission of the department. The EO coordinates high-level initiatives, manages key stakeholder relationships, and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures that shape California’s financial landscape. If you’re passionate about public service, policy development, and human resources, this division offers the opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and impactful environment. Join a team where your insights and contributions will help drive excellence in administrative and financial management. Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives! Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller’s Office. How did you hear about us? Take our survey! Job Description And Duties
Hire Above Minimum Information:
The Attorney III qualifies for a Hire Above Minimum (HAM). The starting salary will be $12,046. With general direction provided by the Assistant Chief Counsel, effectively perform the most sensitive and complex legal work of the Office of the State Controller consistently and with favorable results. This includes preparing or assisting in preparing cases, opinions, briefs, and other legal documents such as memoranda, digests, summaries, and reports on behalf of the State Controller. Duties performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.) Provide legal advice, services, and/or legal opinions to the Chief Counsel and/or senior program administrators for SCO internal divisions. Act in an expert capacity regarding legal issues relating to the discharge of the State Controller’s Fiscal responsibilities as Chief Fiscal Officer. Perform legal research for a full range of Office programs related to the State Controller’s responsibilities as a member of eighty-one (81) special boards and commissions to which the Controller serves as a participant. Prepare cases for hearings involving sensitive, and frequently, complex valuation issues related to tax programs administered by the Office of the State Controller. Represent the State Controller, when assigned, to evaluate, research, or represent legal issues on behalf of Boards, Commissions, and in support of Legislative Committees, and before hearing officers for a variety of fiscal issues. Meet and confer with legal staff from state departments and local governments to seek resolution of problems of common interest. Assist with preparation of cases, which may result in litigation before Administrative Law Judges, or Superior and Appellate Courts. Develop alternate language for proposed legislation affecting Office programs. Present case studies, legal opinions, and arguments before Legislative Committees relative to the State Controller’s position on a variety of statewide fiscal issues when assigned. Travel to and from court appearances, between SCO facilities, or to attend assigned conferences, committee meetings, or hearings scheduled. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements:
Take the Attorney III examination here: “Attorney III” Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/31/2025. 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. How To Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application STD 678) and required documents. Applications may be submitted electronically through CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting a hard copy, follow the specified mailing address in the posting. Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date. Required Application Package Documents:
The items listed are required to be submitted with your application. Resume is optional. Equal Opportunity Employer:
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy to provide equal opportunity regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State also maintains a drug-free workplace policy. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Government Administration Note: This refined description excludes unrelated job postings and extraneous content present in the original. It retains the core responsibilities and qualifications related to the Attorney III role.
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