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California Department of Justice

Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV

California Department of Justice, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Overview Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV role with the California Department of Justice. This position involves handling complex civil employment cases within the Employment Law Section, including matters under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, CFRA, and the Whistleblower Protection Act, among others.

Responsibilities

Independently handle 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 trial preparation.

Conduct jury and bench trials.

Conduct contested administrative evidentiary hearings before the State Personnel Board.

Defend agency administrative actions against petitions for writs of mandamus.

Draft appellate briefs and argue before the Courts of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit.

Obtain work safety and gun violence restraining orders as required.

Communicate with clients, provide detailed case analyses and recommendations.

Provide training, guidance, and advice to state agencies on employment and personnel matters.

Communicate with judges, court staff, juries, and witnesses; work cooperatively with colleagues, opposing counsel, and clients.

Qualifications

Active membership in good standing of the California State Bar.

Must reside in California.

Minimum years of experience and specific qualifications may apply per the Deputy Attorney General IV level.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-491297

Position #(s): 420-195-5705-XXX

Working Title: Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV

Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

Salary: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00 per month (new state candidates may be hired at the minimum of the classification or alternate range when applicable)

HAM (Hire Above Minimum) salary eligibility applies for this Deputy Attorney General series

Locations: Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego (various JC codes)

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

11 paid holidays and flexible leave options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more

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

For more information about the Department, visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov. If you would like to speak with a recruiter, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.

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