Closing Date: 1st April, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Deputies in the Special Prosecutions Section are experienced trial attorneys who work independently in the prosecution of complex, multijurisdictional criminal cases including various forms of fraud, AB1506 officer-involved fatal shooting incidents, fentanyl sales and transportation, organized retail theft, tax evasion and underground economy violations, human trafficking, and political corruption. Section deputies coordinate with teams of legal, auditing, and law enforcement professionals and handle every stage of investigation and prosecution from referral to jury trial, and may be tasked to assist multiagency task forces, such as the Tax Recovery in the Underground Economy (TRUE) task force, and other law enforcement agencies. Deputies are required to travel to fully participate in investigations and prosecutions in multiple jurisdictions and to respond to crime scenes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
- Deputy Attorney General IV
- Deputy Attorney General
- Deputy Attorney General III
- 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-421235) 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:
- 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:
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:
Substantial experience in felony criminal trial practice; experience handling complex matters, data and document driven cases, and matters involving officer use of force and forensic evidence; knowledge of state criminal laws and procedure; demonstrated skill in litigation and legal and research and writing; ability to manage complex financial and other investigations; a self-starter; willing to travel; able to effectively work under stress and time pressures.
