Tort & Condemnation - Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

We’re looking for great leaders to join our team of Supervising Deputy Attorneys General. SDAGs in the Tort and Condemnation Section lead teams of litigators and help manage our diverse and often high profile civil litigation practice. You will supervise a team of attorneys and paralegals handling a variety of cases involving government tort liability, including civil rights, personal injury, premises liability, excessive force, medical malpractice, due process, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and mass torts arising out of floods and fires. Our section seeks motivated attorneys with 8 or more years of experience to join our leadership team. Candidates from outside of the Department of Justice, and candidates from other DOJ sections, are encouraged to apply. Tort and Condemnation Section SDAG duties include: Providing proactive, hands-on leadership, supervision, mentorship and training Collaborating with your litigation team on case management and strategy Reviewing and editing written work product to ensure the highest quality Working collaboratively with SDAGs statewide Communicating and coordinating directly with clients Personally handling complex and consequential litigation, as needed Evaluating the performance of Deputy Attorneys General and paralegals Representing the Attorney General’s Office with the highest ethical and professional standards All applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar. Supervising Deputy Attorneys General may telework or work in office at their option but are required to attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings at their local office. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, team meetings, and operationally as needed. You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement

.

Benefit information can be found on the

CalHR

website and the

CalPERS

website.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR 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: Extensive civil litigation experience in California state or federal courts Experience in tort and personal injury defense is desirable, but not required Strong organizational, inter-personal, and communication skills Superior writing and editing skills Ability to work under pressure, demonstrate initiative, and to be a creative and resourceful problem solver Ability to demonstrate good judgment and diplomacy when interacting with clients, the public, and all levels of DOJ staff Knowledge of bargaining unit MOUs, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary process is helpful, but not required

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