Closing Date: 30th May, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
Do you love litigation and want more trial experience? Are you committed to serving the people of the State of California? Are you interested in defending the operations of over 100 critical state agencies?

As part of our team the Employment and Administrative Mandate (EAM) Section of the California Department of Justice, you will handle challenges involving the Fair

Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and the Whistleblower Protection

Act, among others.

EAM deputy duties include:

Independently handling all aspects of complex civil employment cases, including drafting and arguing motions, interviewing witnesses, conducting anddefending depositions and other discovery, preparing and arguing summary judgment motions, expert discovery, and preparing for trial
Handling jury and bench trials
Handling contested administrative evidentiary hearings before the State Personnel Board
Defending agency administrative actions against petitions for writs of mandamus
Drafting appellate briefs and arguing before the Courts of Appeal and Ninth Circuit
Obtaining work safety and gun violence restraining orders
Communicating with clients, including providing detailed case analyses and recommendations
Providing training, guidance, and advice to state agencies on a variety of employment and personnel matters
Communicating with judges, court staff, juries, and witnesses
Working cooperatively, professionally, and effectively with colleagues, opposing counsel, and clients

All applicants must reside in California and be active members in good standing of the California State Bar.

EAM deputies may largely choose to telework or come into the office, at their option. We are a litigation section so there are some times when in-office attendance will be required for meetings, court appearances, or other operational reasons. Otherwise, deputies may freely telework if that is their preference. Deputies are expected to be able to report to the office if an urgent need arises, and are expected to be available for meetings and to respond to emails and phone calls during regular business

hours.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V

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

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Department Information:

These Positions Are Located in The Division of Civil Law, Employment and Administrative Mandate Section, and May Be Filled in Sacramento (jc-426144), Oakland (jc-426145), Los Angeles or San Diego (jc-426148).
If You Have More than 5 Years of Experience, Please Apply to The Following: Sacramento (jc-426140), Oakland (jc-426141), Los Angeles (jc-426142) or San Diego (jc-426143).
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.
For More Information About the Department Please Visit the Attorney General's Website at Www.Oag.Ca.Gov.
If You Would Like to Speak with A Recruiter Prior to Submitting Your Application, Please Email Recruiters@doj.Ca.Gov.
Please Visit Our New 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-426147) 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. 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

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:

Civil Litigation Experience in California State or Federal Courts
Excellent Legal Research Skills
Experience Drafting and Arguing Pre-Trial Motions, Including Demurrers, Motions to Dismiss, and Motions for Summary Judgment
Effective Written Advocacy Skills in Preparing Briefs, Presenting Testimony, and Advocating at Hearings Before Administrative Bodies, Trial Courts, and Appellate Courts
Ability to Interview Witnesses and Examine Percipient and Expert Witnesses at Depositions, Hearings, and Trials
Ability to Clearly and Respectfully Advise and Communicate with Clients, Colleagues, and Court Personnel
Openness to Collaboration, Including Receiving Feedback from Colleagues, Supervisors, and Clients on Case Strategy and Written Work Product
Experience Presenting Testimony, and Advocating at Hearings Before Administrative Bodies, Trial Courts, and Appellate Courts
Employment Litigation Experience Is a Plus, but Not Required

A Successful Candidate Should Be Well Organized, Detail-Oriented, Have a Positive Attitude, and Be Team-Oriented, as Well as Have an Excellent Work Ethic and Strong Interpersonal and Collaboration Skills. We Value Having a Team Diverse in Viewpoints and Life Experiences Because It Enhances the Quality of Our Legal Work, and Ultimately Allows Us to Best Represent Our Clients.