Closing Date: 29th April, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Deputies in the Appeals, Writs and Trials section of the Criminal Law Division handle felony criminal appeals and related writs before the state courts of appeal and the California Supreme Court, including death penalty cases. Deputies also respond to habeas corpus litigation in the United States District Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Federal habeas litigation may involve discovery and evidentiary hearings. State and federal work routinely requires completion within narrow time frames. Deputies can expect frequent oral arguments in the Third and Fifth Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal, as well as occasional appearances in the California Supreme Court, the United States District Court, Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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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
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 Criminal Law, Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section and may be filled in either Sacramento or Fresno (JC-425648).
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- DAG V - Lateral transfers only
- If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.
- For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov.
- Please visit our new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.
Special Requirements:
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar.
- If you submit your application by mail, please contact the HR consultants to confirm it has been received.
- Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-425647) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.
- Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at:
- https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-applyPlease 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:
An interest in and talent for detailed legal research and writing; strong oral advocacy skills; an ability to work efficiently under substantial time pressure; knowledge of criminal laws and procedures; courtroom advocacy experience; a willingness to travel as required on cases; and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.