Description:

Job Description and Duties:
The Licensing Section protects California consumers by representing over three dozen state licensing agencies in actions filed against licensed professionals. Matters include appeals from denials of licensure applications, prosecution of disciplinary actions against licensees, interim suspension and relief cases, license reinstatement cases, probation modification and termination cases, and injunctive proceedings against professional and vocational licensees and unlicensed individuals. The Licensing Section provides attorneys with opportunities to develop trial and oral advocacy skills, manage an independent caseload, and work with supportive, dedicated, and collaborative colleagues.

Duties include:

Handling all phases of complex, sensitive, and difficult administrative litigation matters generally before the Office of Administrative Hearings, most of which do not include significant discovery
Preparing for and representing client agencies in several administrative hearings each month
Handling civil judicial review proceedings in California superior courts that arise out of administrative litigation, including petitions for writ of administrative and ordinary mandate and interlocutory writs and appeals
Appearing on behalf of client agencies at the administrative, superior court, and appellate levels
Handling other complex civil matters, including subpoena enforcement and defense, and complaints filed against client agencies in state and federal courts
Collaborating with other deputies, paralegals, supervisors, and clients to develop and implement case strategy
Working with investigators to obtain and develop evidence
Advising client agencies on legal matters, including settlement options, expert and/or consultant needs, and strategy
Providing training to agency staff

All applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar. This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office, with a minimum of 1 to 2 required in-person days each month. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally as needed.

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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
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, Licensing Section, and may be filled in Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, or San Francisco. Please clearly indicate which city you prefer in your cover letter.
The hiring unit has established the following cut-off dates for this job control: every Thursday. Applications will be reviewed according to the date of submission and selections can be made. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.
DAG V considerations - lateral transfers only.
For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General's website at http://www.oag.ca.gov.
If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.
Please visit our new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General. (https://oag.ca.gov/dag-recruitment)

Special Requirements:

A fingerprint check will be required.
Clearly indicated the Job Control Code (JC-422798) and the title of this position in the "Examination for Job Title(s) For Which You are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Applications.
Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California 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:

Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: Attorney Examination
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:

Dedication to consumer protection
Authentic interest in government employment
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Working familiarity with principles of administrative and constitutional law, rules of evidence, and the administrative adjudication process set forth in the California Administrative Procedure Act (Gov.Code section 11340, et seq.)
Trial and oral advocacy experience, including experience conducting proceedings in administrative, trial and appellate courts
Ability to prepare and represent clients in administrative hearings and/or civil or criminal trials
Ability to effectively use or, where appropriate, learn to use computer and software technology, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other software employed by Licensing, particularly in the context of remote hearings
Experience successfully negotiating settlement of actions informally and in mediation or settlement conferences
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage a diverse caseload both independently and in collaboration with supervisors, colleagues, and clients
Ability to build and maintain good client relations and to interact positively and effectively with client representatives, subordinates, opposing parties and counsel, and all members of the Attorney General's Office

The Licensing Section values 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.