State of California
Mass Tort Deputy Attorney General
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Do you love litigation and want more experience? Are you committed to serving the people of the State of California? Are you interested in joining a high-profile civil litigation practice?
As part of our mass tort team in the Tort and Condemnation Section of the California Attorney General's Office, you will handle a variety of cases involving government tort liability, with a focus on difficult and complex cases, including class actions, mass tort matters, and related and/or consolidated tort and/or eminent domain matters. You may also work on civil rights, personal injury, premises liability, excessive force, medical malpractice, due process, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and other torts cases. Our section seeks motivated attorneys with a background in civil litigation looking to apply and hone their litigation skills.
Tort and Condemnation Section Deputy Duties include:
Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
Handling complex discovery including mass document productions and preparation of privilege logs
Researching and drafting dispositive motions
Appearing in state and federal court at all levels
Handling an extensive variety of tort matters that are often high profile and involve issues of first impression
Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
Communicating and coordinating directly with clients about case status and strategy
Working collaboratively with team members
Representing the Attorney General’s Office with the highest ethical and professional standards
First- and second-chairing jury trials
Handling all aspects of appeals, including drafting opening and responding briefs and oral arguments
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 DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V 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: Civil litigation experience in California state or federal courts is required Experience in defending or prosecuting eminent domain, inverse condemnation, dangerous condition of public property, public and private nuisance, trespass claims is strongly preferred, but not required Experience with water or environmental law is desirable, but not required Experience in tort and personal injury defense is desirable, but not required Excellent legal research skills, writing skills, and oral advocacy skills Ability to handle all aspects of complex civil litigation, including identifying, analyzing, and proposing solutions to complex issues Experience drafting and arguing pre-trial motions, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment Ability to interview witnesses and examine both percipient and expert witnesses at depositions, hearings, and trials Ability to present effective oral argument at hearings before trial and appellate courts Ability to clearly and respectfully advise and communicate with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and court personnel Openness to collaboration, including receiving feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and clients on case strategy and written work product Jury trial experience is a plus, but not required A successful candidate should be well organized, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and be team-oriented, as well as have an excellent work ethic and strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Tort and Condemnation Section deputies are expected to behave with the highest level of professionalism even in high stress situations, and understand and abide by the laws of the State of California, Rules of Professional Responsibility and ethics required of all attorneys of this office.
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Duty Statement . Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Minimum Requirements DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V 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: Civil litigation experience in California state or federal courts is required Experience in defending or prosecuting eminent domain, inverse condemnation, dangerous condition of public property, public and private nuisance, trespass claims is strongly preferred, but not required Experience with water or environmental law is desirable, but not required Experience in tort and personal injury defense is desirable, but not required Excellent legal research skills, writing skills, and oral advocacy skills Ability to handle all aspects of complex civil litigation, including identifying, analyzing, and proposing solutions to complex issues Experience drafting and arguing pre-trial motions, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment Ability to interview witnesses and examine both percipient and expert witnesses at depositions, hearings, and trials Ability to present effective oral argument at hearings before trial and appellate courts Ability to clearly and respectfully advise and communicate with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and court personnel Openness to collaboration, including receiving feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and clients on case strategy and written work product Jury trial experience is a plus, but not required A successful candidate should be well organized, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and be team-oriented, as well as have an excellent work ethic and strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Tort and Condemnation Section deputies are expected to behave with the highest level of professionalism even in high stress situations, and understand and abide by the laws of the State of California, Rules of Professional Responsibility and ethics required of all attorneys of this office.
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