Description:

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

Handle complex, sensitive, and difficult civil matters, including prosecuting civil enforcement cases, and defending client agencies in state and federal civil actions.
Handle complex, sensitive, and difficult cannabis licensing litigation, and review of cannabis licensing agency decisions, including through the California appellate courts.
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 application and enforcement of cannabis laws and regulations, settlement options, expert and/or consultant needs, and strategy, as well as provide training to agency staff.
Work in a team and collaborative environment.

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. Deputies may freely telework if that is their preference but are expected to report to the office if an urgent need arises.

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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 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.
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.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-445698) 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 civil litigation background with expertise necessary to capably handle complex, sensitive, and difficult work of the CCS on an independent basis for client agencies, and a working familiarity with principles of administrative and constitutional law, rules of evidence, and civil litigation are highly desirable qualities.
Possess excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills, exhibited by recent and frequent drafting of pleadings, motions, and briefs; the 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 are highly desirable qualities.
Strong trial and oral advocacy experience, including recent and frequent experience conducting proceedings in administrative, trial, and appellate courts, preparing for and representing clients in civil or criminal trials, handling review of lower court actions through judicial review, including appeals in the California appellate courts, and successfully negotiating settlement of actions informally and in mediation or settlement conferences are highly desirable qualities.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage and handle cases independently, and work primarily via computer with excellent computer skills (including electronic case management and electronic time keeping) in a multiple of programs are highly desirable qualities.
Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills; ability to build and maintain good client relations; and the ability to interact positively and effectively with client representatives, subordinates, opposing parties, and counsel, and all members of the Attorney General's Office are highly desirable qualities.