Top 24 Government lawyer Jobs in Sacramento Ca

ATTORNEY
Department of Cannabis Control —Sacramento County, CA
- $7,969 - $10,473 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
- Free parking
ATTORNEY
Department of Managed Health Care —Sacramento County, CA
- $7,969 - $12,026 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Fingerprint clearance
12d
Deputy City Attorney I
City of Sacramento —Sacramento, CA
- $100,386.69 - $141,254.16 a year
- Email
- No experience needed
- Contracts
- Fingerprint clearance
5d
ATTORNEY IV
Department of Cannabis Control —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,993 - $16,096 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Residential
- Military encouraged
- Free parking
ATTORNEY III
Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery —Sacramento County, CA
- $10,852 - $15,325 a month
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Driver's License
- Senior level
- Vision insurance
ATTORNEY III
Department of Education —Sacramento County, CA
- $10,852 - $15,325 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Residential
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Deputy City Attorney I
City of Sacramento, CA —Sacramento, CA
- $100,386.69 - $141,254.16 a year
- Email
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Bachelor's degree
4d
Senior Deputy City Attorney
City of Sacramento —Sacramento, CA
- $152,343.05 - $214,361.97 a year
- Email
- Writing skills
- Contracts
- Fingerprint clearance
ATTORNEY IV
Department of Social Services —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,993 - $16,096 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Adults
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Attorney - Criminal (Levels I-V) *Revised
County of Sacramento —Sacramento, CA
- $66.28 - $107.16 an hour
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
ATTORNEY IV
Department of Fish and Wildlife —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,993 - $16,096 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- Senior level
1d
ATTORNEY III
Department of Public Health —Sacramento County, CA
- $10,852 - $15,325 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Office
- Children
6d
ATTORNEY III
Department of General Services —Yolo County, CA
- $10,852 - $15,325 a month
- Multiple hires
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
ATTORNEY III
Department of Water Resources —Sacramento County, CA
- $10,852 - $15,325 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Senior level
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Department of Justice —Sacramento County, CA
- $7,969 - $12,026 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
7d
ATTORNEY IV
Department of Water Resources —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,993 - $16,096 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Office
- Contracts
5d
ATTORNEY III
Department of Technology —Sacramento County, CA
- $10,852 - $15,325 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- Residential
4d
ATTORNEY III
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection —Sacramento County, CA
- $10,852 - $15,325 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
- Opportunities for advancement
1d
Senior Deputy City Attorney
City of Sacramento, CA —Sacramento, CA
- $152,343.05 - $214,361.97 a year
- Email
- Writing skills
- Contracts
- Fingerprint clearance
5d
Senior Counsel (Attorney III)
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation —Sacramento, CA
- $10,852 - $15,325 a month
- 8 hour shift
- In-person
- Senior level
- Negotiation
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
6d

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ATTORNEY

Department of Cannabis Control -
Sacramento County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$7,969 - $10,473 a month

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Attorney

Department of Cannabis Control

JC-522865

Attorney
ATTORNEY

$7,969.00 - $10,473.00 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: 7/17/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel in the Attorney Services Office A, part of the Legal Affairs Division within the Department of Cannabis Control, the Attorney will be responsible for providing a full range of legal services on behalf of the Department.

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

Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522865

Position #(s):

592-830-5778-XXX

592-830-5778-001

Working Title:

Attorney

Classification:

ATTORNEY

$7,969.00 - $10,473.00 A

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

Do you enjoy a fast-paced workplace? Are you interested in a ground floor opportunity?

The Department of Cannabis Control is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual that wants to work in a multi-tasking environment. The Department’s mission is to develop and implement progressive cannabis policies and license and regulate commercial cannabis activity in a way that best protects public health, safety, the environment, and local communities throughout the State of California.

Our Headquarters is located in Rancho Cordova, California. FREE PARKING!!

Department Website: https://cannabis.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a(n) Active Membership CA State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Licensing Requirement - The incumbent must maintain an active membership in the California State Bar.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) - Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to CORI. Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance with CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

Conflict of Interest (COI) - This position is subject to COI Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

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: 7/17/2026

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:

Department of Cannabis Control

HRB

Attn: C&R - JC# 522865, FFD 7/17/2026

P.O. Box 419106

Rancho Cordova, CA 95741

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Cannabis Control

Human Resources Branch

C&R - JC# 522865, FFD 7/17/2026

This location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.

2920 Kilgore Road

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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 - Cover Letter

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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://cannabis.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Branch
(844) 612-2322
[email protected]

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 Contact
(916) 982-9809
[email protected]

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 Instructions

If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678). Applicants who fail to submit the most current version may be disqualified. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties, responsibilities, and contact information for supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in being screened out.

Electronic application packages must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date. Mail application packages must be postmarked before or on the final filing date. Hand delivered application packages must be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted.

If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, contact [email protected]. For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, contact (866) 844-8671.

For LEAP information, visit CalHR and DOR. For Veterans’ preference information, visit CalCareers.

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.

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