California Department of Justice

Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General III

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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

All applicants must reside in California and be active members in good standing of the California State Bar.

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Position Details

Job Code # : JC-487437

Position #(s) : 420-191-5706-XXX

Working Title

Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General III

Classification

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

10,852.00 - $15,325.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

11,993.00 - $16,096.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

12,659.00 - $16,883.00

of Positions : Multiple

Work Location : United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

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 ).

The Starting Salary For Each Classification Will Be

Deputy Attorney General III (5 years) : $12,046

Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years) : $13,313

New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

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.

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Benefits of working for the State of California :

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

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

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