Deputy Attorney General - Employment & Administrative Mandate Section - Deputy Attorney General (Hybrid) job in Oakland, CA

Closing Date: 28th March, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
The Employment and Administrative Mandate (EAM) Section of the California Department of Justice defends over 100 state agencies in lawsuits 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 is looking for attorneys with 0-5 years of experience to develop and hone their litigation and trial skills.

EAM deputy duties include:

Handling all aspects of complex civil employment cases, including drafting and arguing motions, interviewing witnesses, conducting depositions and other discovery, preparing and arguing summary judgment motions, conducting expert discovery, and preparing for trial.
First- and second-chairing jury and bench trials.
Handling contested administrative evidentiary hearings before the State Personnel Board.
Defending agency administrative actions against petitions for writ of mandamus.
Drafting appellate briefs and arguing before the Courts of Appeal and Ninth Circuit.
Obtaining work safety and gun violence restraining orders.
Timely and professionally 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.
Professionally 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. Deputies may telework or work in-office at their option, except as they may be required to come into their local office due to operational needs. As civil litigators, travel and in-person attendance is required as necessary to represent our clients for witness interviews, depositions, court appearances, and trials.

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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

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

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-418322) 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:

Excellent Legal Research Skills
Ability to Interview Witnesses and Examine Both Percipient and Expert Witnesses at Depositions, Hearings, and Trials
Effective Oral and Written Advocacy Skills in Preparing Briefs, Presenting Testimony, and Advocating at Hearings Before Administrative Bodies, Trial Courts, and Appellate Courts
Ability to Learn and Competently Navigate Litigation and Document Management Software
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
Civil Litigation Experience in California State or Federal Courts
Civil Litigation Experience Obtained as A Law Clerk or Extern
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.