Description:

Job Description and Duties:
Cannabis Control Section (CCS) deputies represent state agencies before the Office of Administrative Hearings and in civil litigation matters in all levels of both state and federal court (both plaintiff and defense). The duties of CCS Deputy Attorneys General include, but are not limited to, the following:

Directly handle complex, sensitive, and often high-profile civil litigation matters, including prosecuting civil enforcement cases and defending client agencies in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Draft discovery, pleadings, and motions.
First- and second-chair hearings and trials.
Handle judicial review proceedings arising out of administrative litigation before the California appellate courts.
Apply sound legal judgment and abide by professional ethics.
Ability to work independently and remotely within the requirements of the department's telework policy.
Advise client agencies on legal matters, including investigation strategy, application and enforcement of cannabis laws and regulations, litigation strategy, settlement options, and expert and/or consultant needs.
Work in a team and collaborative environment.

All applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar. Deputies may telework or work in-office at their option but are required to attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings at their local office. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally as needed.

For any inquiries about the position, the Deputy Attorney General Examination, or the application process, please contact Deputy Attorney General Cristina M. Matsushima (Cristina.Matsushima@doj.ca.gov) or recruiters@doj.ca.gov.

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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.

Deputy Attorney General III
Deputy Attorney General
Deputy Attorney General IV
Deputy Attorney General V

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Department Information:

This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Cannabis Control Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego. Please state in your cover letter your city of preference.
The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum “(HAM) salary. The starting salary for each classification will be:
New to State candidates will be hired at the starting salary of the classification.

Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $11,695
Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $12,925
Deputy Attorney General V (lateral only): $13,642

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.
For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at www.og.ca.gov.
DAG V - lateral transfers only
If you would like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov
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Special Requirements:

A fingerprint check will be required.
Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-457897) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) 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. The process is described at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.
Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
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

If mailing your application, please contact the HR consultant listed to confirm your application has been received.

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:

Dedication to consumer protection
Strong trial and oral advocacy experience, including recent and frequent experience conducting proceedings in administrative, trial, and appellate courts
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, exhibited by recent and frequent drafting of pleadings, motions, and briefs
Working familiarity with principles of administrative and constitutional law, rules of evidence, and civil litigation
Ability to analyze difficult and complex legal problems, apply precedents to new factual scenarios, and present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form
Experience drafting and arguing pre-trial motions, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment
Ability to prepare for and represent clients in civil or criminal trials
Ability to interview witnesses and examine both percipient and expert witnesses at depositions, hearings, and trials
Ability to clearly and respectfully advise and communicate with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and court personnel
Experience successfully negotiating settlement of actions informally and in mediation or settlement conferences
Openness to collaboration, including receiving feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and clients on case strategy and written work product