Job Posting: Attorney/Attorney III – Enforcement Division – Hybrid Option

CA Privacy Protection Agency

JC-519880
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Attorney/Attorney III – Enforcement Division – Hybrid Option
ATTORNEY III

$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: 7/6/2026

Job Description and Duties

Pending Budget Approval

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Telework is available for this position; however, changes to the telework program are at the Agency’s discretion. Remote-centered employees may be required to report in person to one of the agency's multiple reporting locations, as determined by management, and may be required to utilize a shared workspace or “hotel” when working in the office.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel of the California Privacy Protection Agency (Agency or CalPrivacy) and with occasional instruction from the Deputy Director of the Agency's Enforcement Division, the Attorney III is responsible for prosecuting, with minimal supervision, violations of the statutes and regulations under the jurisdiction of CalPrivacy’s Enforcement Division (the “Laws”) in administrative enforcement actions. The Attorney III investigates violations of the Laws, reviews consumer complaints and other leads, gathers and analyzes facts, evaluates legal arguments and defenses, conducts probable cause hearings, drafts administrative pleadings, and presents legal arguments before probable cause hearing officers, administrative law judges, and the CalPrivacy Board. The Attorney III participates in all aspects of administrative enforcement actions, including discovery, motion practice, and settlement discussions with opposing counsel. The Attorney III collaborates with the Enforcement Division’s Attorney IV who may serve as lead counsel on projects in which the Attorney III and Attorney IV are jointly working. The Attorney III also collaborates with the CA Attorney General’s office and other government agencies in other jurisdictions.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

CPPA is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-519880
Position #(s):
411-170-5795-XXX
Working Title:
Attorney/Attorney III – Enforcement Division – Hybrid Option
Classification:
ATTORNEY III
$10,852.00 - $15,325.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
ATTORNEY
$7,506.00 - $12,026.00
# of Positions:
3
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday – Friday

Department Information

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy)’s mission is to protect Californians’ consumer privacy. CalPrivacy implements and enforces the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Its responsibilities include: 1) rulemaking in a highly complicated, technical, sometimes contested, and nuanced area; 2) supporting awareness across California’s diverse population on issues related to privacy and data security, including the new rights provided to them by the law; and 3) administrative enforcement of those rights.

Special Requirements

Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification.Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and examinations available online.

Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. To learn more, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


Active membership in The California State Bar.




Application Instructions

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.

Final Filing Date: 7/6/2026

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:

CA Privacy Protection Agency
OHR - MAILING
Attn: Classification & Pay Unit
PO Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Privacy Protection Agency
OHR - DROP OFF
Classification & Pay Unit
707 3rd Street, Lobby
West Sacramento, CA 95605
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    REQUIRED – Statement of Qualifications. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section on the job advertisement for details and instructions. 

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:
• Experience of post-JD litigation of administrative cases with responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, settlement negotiations, and appeals; or pre-JD course work covering administrative litigation.
• Experience advising a government agency or other organization and developing subject matter expertise in a variety of complex subjects.
• Experience in matters involving government investigations, partnering with law enforcement, gathering evidence, issuing subpoenas, and making enforcement recommendations.
• Experience in matters involving responding to government investigations or conducting corporate internal investigations.
• Strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, write clearly and persuasively, and exercise fair and sound judgment.
• Experience reviewing contracts, including memorandums of understanding, and inter-agency agreements.
• Experience with privacy, data security, and technology policies.
• Experience with a high volume of work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Access to a professional work environment or workspace

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!  The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

  • Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Holidays and leave
  • Defined benefit retirement program
  • Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
  • Commute Program
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts


Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Rhonda Riley
(916) 572-2900
HR@cppa.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:
EEO Main line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.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.

Additional Information

The headquarters for this position may be:
San Francisco – One Sansome Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104
Los Angeles – 320 West Fourth Street, Suite 860, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Sacramento – 400 R Street, Ste. 350, Sacramento, CA 95811

Please specify RPA #30628, 30629, 30630 and JC-519880 on your state application.

Examination Information: Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement.

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.

For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.

A SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the desirable qualifications. Applications without an SOQ may be rejected. The SOQ must be numbered and address each statement listed below. A resume is optional and will not replace an SOQ.

The SOQ must be no more than three pages in length, no less than 10 pt. Arial font.

For each of the statements below, please provide specific examples of your experience in the relevant areas.

1. Experience of post-JD litigation of administrative cases with responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, settlement negotiations, and appeals; or pre-JD course work covering administrative litigation.

2. Experience advising a government agency or other organization and developing subject matter expertise in a variety of complex subjects.

3. Experience in matters involving government investigations, partnering with law enforcement, gathering evidence, issuing subpoenas, and making enforcement recommendations.

4. Experience in matters involving responding to government investigations or conducting corporate internal investigations.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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