Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General III

Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General III

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California Department of Justice provided pay range

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Job Description And Duties

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 Employment Law Section practice group 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.

ELS 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
  
  

• These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly state in your cover letter which city you prefer.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ).
  
  

• Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046
• Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313
  
  

• DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.
• 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 please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .
• If you would like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov
• Please visit our new Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
  
  

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Enforcement

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