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

Closing Date: 28th March, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
The Employment and Administrative Mandate (EAM) Section of the California Department of Justice is looking for litigators to join a diverse group of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring that California's laws are enforced fairly and as intended. EAM deputies defend 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 deputy duties include:

Independently handling all aspects of complex civil employment cases, including drafting and arguing motions, interviewing witnesses, conducting and defending 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
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.

New deputies will be required to work primarily in-person at the Sacramento office during the training period. After that, a telework or hybrid working arrangement my be established with the agreement of the supervisor based on operational needs. As civil litigators, travel and in-person attendance will be required as necessary to represent our clients for witness interviews, depositions, court appearances, trials, and other operational needs.

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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

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-418317) 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:

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:

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 oral and 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
Ability to learn and competently navigate litigation and document management software
Employment litigation experience is a plus, but not required

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. 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. EAM deputies are expected to behave with the highest level of professionalism even in high stress situations, and understand and abide by the laws of the State of California, Rules of Professional Responsibility and ethics required of all attorneys of this office.