Closing Date: 2nd December, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:The Antitrust Law Section is charged with responsibility for civil and criminal enforcement of California's antitrust laws. It has authority to file civil actions under federal antitrust laws and civil and criminal actions under state laws. Duties include, but are not limited to: complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts, investigation of potential antitrust violations, analysis of mergers and acquisitions, legal research, advice to governmental agencies and other sections on antitrust issues, criminal prosecution, and preparation of appellate briefs. Some travel may be necessary.
This position is hybrid. In-office days are dependent on the caseload and other assignments.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions:
These positions may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Department Information:
Special Requirements:
- Deputy Attorney General IV
- Deputy Attorney General
- Deputy Attorney General III
- Deputy Attorney General V
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Department Information:
- These positions are located in the Division of Public Rights, Antitrust Law Section and may be filled in either San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in your cover letter.
- The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary for each classification will be:
- Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,588 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,666
- Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $11,695
- Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $12,925
- Deputy Attorney General V (lateral only): $13,642
- New to State candidates will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classification.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as A California State Agency requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- DAG V consideration – lateral transfers only.
- For more information about A California State Agency, please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov
- If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.
- Please visit our new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - A California State Agency.
Special Requirements:
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- JC-455897 must be clearly stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) for which you are Applying" section located on page one of your state application.
- Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. Process is described
- https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply
- Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
- Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: Attorney Examination
- DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
- DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
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:
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:
Complex civil litigation experience is highly desirable. Candidates should have strong analytical, research and writing skills and be able to work well on team assignments. A background in economics and/or business is also desirable.
