Cannabis Control Attorney

3 months ago


los angeles, United States California Department of Justice Full time

***Please note that the State of California requires you to complete the Civil Service application process and applying on LinkedIn does not complete this process. If you would like to complete the application process, please click on the Apply button. Your information will be sent to one of our specialized recruiters and they will contact you to discuss next steps.***



This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Cannabis Control Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego. Please state in your cover letter your city of preference.


Cannabis Control Section (CCS) deputies represent the state cannabis licensing agency before the Office of Administrative Hearings, represent state cannabis licensing and enforcement agencies in civil matters (both plaintiff and defense). The duties of CCS Deputy Attorneys General include, but are not limited to, the following:


  • Handle complex, sensitive, and difficult civil matters, including prosecuting civil enforcement cases, and defending client agencies in state and federal civil actions.


  • Handle complex, sensitive, and difficult cannabis licensing litigation, and review of cannabis licensing agency decisions, including through the California appellate courts.


  • Handle judicial review proceedings arising out of administrative litigation before the California appellate courts.


  • Apply sound legal judgment and abide by professional ethics.


  • Ability to work independently and remotely within the requirements of the department's telework policy.


  • Advise client agencies on legal matters, including application and enforcement of cannabis laws and regulations, settlement options, expert and/or consultant needs, and strategy, as well as provide training to agency staff.
  • Work in a team and collaborative environment.


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. Deputies may freely telework if that is their preference but are expected to report to the office if an urgent need arises.

Please contact hamid.formoli@doj.ca.gov for more questions.



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