Closing Date: 24th May, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
The Cybercrime Section provides investigative and prosecutorial support at every stage of investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes in California. Additionally, the Cybercrime Section provides legal support to the five California regional high-tech task forces funded through the High Technology Theft Apprehension and Prosecution (HTTAP) Program, as well as to those rural counties not represented by an HTTAP funded task force.

Deputies in the Cybercrime Section are experienced criminal trial lawyers with a minimum of two (2) years litigation experience, preferably conducting criminal trials. Deputies must work independently in the investigation and prosecution of major, multi-jurisdictional, complex criminal cases involving technology-related crimes in California. Some examples of those crimes include unauthorized intrusions, internet fraud, scams or confidence schemes committed by means of electronic media, money laundering via cryptocurrency or electronic transfer, organized retail crimes involving significant digital evidence, cyberstalking, cyberextortion or cyberexploitation.

Cybercrime deputies develop and present curricula in training programs for judges, prosecutors, law enforcement and the public on technology safety issues and legal updates. The position currently permits a flexible work schedule, but requires some travel to fully participate in investigations and prosecutions in multiple jurisdictions.

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

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Department Information:

This position is located in the Division of Criminal Law, Cybercrime Unit and may be filled in either San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles or San Diego. Please indicate your preferred location in your Statement of Qualifications.
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 consideration - lateral transfers only.
For more information about the department 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 - 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-429844) 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-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:

A Deputy Attorney General in the Cybercrime Section should have a working knowledge of technology, but areas of desirable experience include economic crime, intelligence analysis, CalECPA compliance, digital or location-based search warrants, digital evidence, social media, digital forensics, dark and deep web investigations, OSINT techniques, user attribution techniques, data analytics and verification, cryptocurrency, domain name system, ransomware, artificial intelligence, deepfakes, the internet of things, child sexual assault material, and online marketplaces.

Our section would like a self-starter; a deputy with an ability to work confidently under time pressure and who has strong litigation skills. A candidate should have an interest in trial practice in high tech criminal prosecutions, comprehensive knowledge of criminal laws and procedures, strong research and writing skills and an ability to organize and manage complex technical investigations. Prior criminal trial experience is strongly preferred.