Native American & Tribal Affairs Attorney (Hybr...

Closing Date: 21st October, 2024

Description:

The Native American and Tribal Affairs (NATA) section provides legal representation and advice in litigation, administrative, transactional, tribal-state compact, and other matters involving Native American law and state and federal gambling laws. This includes consulting with the Attorney General, other Department of Justice sections, and other federal, state, and local agencies. NATA's principal clients are the Governor, the Bureau of Gambling Control, the California Gambling Control Commission, and the Native American Heritage Commission. The section's matters involve important state policy issues and are of particular interest to the affected communities, news media, and the Governor's office.

Deputies in NATA work on a broad range of significant legal matters for the Attorney General and its client agencies involving Native American law and/or gambling law, including negotiations for tribal-state class III gaming compacts, state-regulated gambling in non-tribal gambling establishments, civil and criminal jurisdiction on tribal lands, tribal cultural resource protection, civil litigation, government-to-government consultation, and the legal relationships between Native American organizations and the State. NATA Deputies must be able to handle sensitive matters, employ excellent research and writing skills, and possess the ability to negotiate in a challenging environment.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=25043180&name=NATACombinedDS.pdf).

Working Conditions:
Depending on work location, this is a hybrid or remote telework position under current DOJ telework policy, subject to modification. Some in-office attendance may be required. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings or other occasional operational needs.

Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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=451128)
Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=25043180&name=NATACombinedDS.pdf)

Department Information:

• This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Native American and Tribal Affairs section and may be filled in either San Diego or Sacramento. Please list your preferred location in your cover letter.
• 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
• New to State candidates will be hired at the starting salary of the classification.
• 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 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 web page: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.

Special Requirements:

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• This position is Limited term/Full time with a 12-month appointment.
• 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-451128) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title 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

Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
OHR-Nicole Farrah
Attn: Nicole Farrah (JC-451128)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
OHR-Nicole Farrah
Nicole Farrah (JC-451128)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover letter.
• Other - Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief preferably within the past year.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• It is desirable but not expected for candidates to have a background in Native American law or state and federal gambling laws. NATA will strongly consider candidates with a litigation background. The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic legal thinker, a self-starter, hard-working, and intellectually curious. Candidates should possess strong analytical, research, writing and verbal communication skills, good judgment, the flexibility to pivot to new projects, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Candidates should have the ability to work closely and cooperatively with superiors, peers, subordinates and client agency representatives, and be proficient in using Microsoft Word. Candidates should be able to function independently and contribute to team assignments.

Benefits:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS we

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