Closing Date: 28th October, 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 Law Section (ELS) of A California State Agency, 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.
ELS 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
- 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.
ELS 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:
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=450460)
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Department Information:
These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego.
The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum “(HAM) salary. The starting salary for each classification will be:
New to State candidates will be hired at the starting salary of the classification.
Special Requirements:
- Deputy Attorney General III (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5706)
- Deputy Attorney General IV (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5705)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=450460)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=24977014&name=EAMDSDAGIIIthroughDAGV.pdf)
Department Information:
These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego.
The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum “(HAM) salary. The starting salary for each classification will be:
- Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,588 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,666
- Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $11,695
- Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $12,925
- Deputy Attorney General V (lateral only): $13,642
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as A California State Agency 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 - A California State Agency - Office of the Attorney General (https://oag.ca.gov/dag-recruitment)
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-450460) 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 (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1683)
- DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2173)
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:
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. ELS 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.
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
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. ELS 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.