ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL (536554) — Assistant Chief Counsel

Assistant Chief Counsel Attorney Department of Fish and Wildlife$14,513.00 - $17,742.00 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: 11/12/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save JobJob Description and DutiesAre you interested in using your legal, management, and leadership skills to support management of the State's fish and wildlife, and the habitats on which they depend? As a senior member of CDFW's dynamic legal office, this Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC) position will supervise a team of OGC's attorneys and a legal analyst. The practice areas include employment law, public contracting law, real estate, tort law, natural resources law, and tribal law, among others. In addition to supervising the team, the ACC provides counsel to the Department's senior executives, including its Chief Deputy Director and Director, as well as the Natural Resources Agency and Governor's Office when appropriate. The ACC is also an essential member of the legal office's management team, helping plan and manage the office's budget and long term strategic planning. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. Link to Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel Exam: CalCareersYou will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.