Deputy Attorney General Iii

2 months ago


San Diego County CA, United States Department of Justice Full time

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 and Administrative Mandate (EAM) Section of the California Department of Justice, 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.
- EAM 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.
- Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

- 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 IV
- DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-426143
- **Position #(s)**:

- 420-197-5706-XXX
- **Working Title**:
**Employment & Administrative Mandate Section Deputy Attorney General III**

**Classification**:

- DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
$10,536.00 - $13,526.00
- **Shall Consider**:
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
- $11,644.00 - $14,954.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V
- $12,290.00 - $15,685.00

**# of Positions**:

- Multiple
- **Work Location**:

- San Diego County
- **Telework**:

- Hybrid
- **Job Type**:

- Permanent, Full Time
- Department Information
- These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment and Administrative Mandate Section, and may be filled in Sacramento (JC-426140), Oakland (JC-426141), Los Angeles (JC-426142) or San Diego.

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.
DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.
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Special Requirements
- A fingerprint check will be required.
Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar.
Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (**JC-426143**) 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:

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

Final Filing Date: 5/30/2024
- **Who May 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**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Justice
-Attn: Heather Nguyen (JC-426143)
-1300 I Street Suite 720
-Sacramento, CA 95814

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Justice
-Heather Nguyen (JC-426143)
-1300 I Street Suite 720
-Sacramento, CA 95814
-08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - Cover letter
- Other - Writing sample reflecting analytical abilities and effective writing style, such as an appellate brief, a memorandum in support of a motion for summary judgment, a trial brief, a mediation brief, or a motion to dismiss or closing argument



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