State of California
Appeals, Writs and Trials Section, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG), the Chief Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) directs and monitors the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG), may directly supervise paralegals, and directs the work of support staff; evaluates the performance of DAGs and paralegals; provides training to DAGs and paralegals; handles general administrative matters; interviews and selects, or actively participates in the interview and selection process for DAGs and paralegals; and personally performs the most difficult and complex legal work in criminal trials, federal and state habeas corpus litigation, other writs, and appeals, including capital litigation, that requires the highest level of independent judgment. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: often acting as the lead attorney on a team assigned to the most difficult and complex cases; appearing before various federal and state courts and administrative bodies on the most difficult and sensitive cases, and may appear in the highest levels of the appellate courts; advising various legal jurisdictions, public officials and representatives of public agencies on legal issues; conducting or supervising special investigations of the most sensitive or difficult nature; drafting and analyzing legislative measures and regulations.
Attorneys in the Criminal Division, Appeals, Writs, and Trials unit uphold the Attorney General's constitutional responsibility to represent the People of California in criminal cases. Attorneys in AWT regularly appear in various county superior courts, the California Courts of Appeal, the California Supreme Court, the United States District Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. The work is fast‑paced and challenging, and it requires an extensive knowledge of criminal law. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. SDAGs are also required to work on issues related to death‑penalty litigation.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Minimum Requirements 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:
Applicants should have experience with state and federal habeas corpus procedures and appellate work. Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary. SDAGs must have exceptional judgment and tact. SDAGs should also demonstrate initiative, have strong organizational and leadership skills, have the ability to work under pressure and work effectively with all levels of staff, and be creative and resourceful problem solvers.
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Attorneys in the Criminal Division, Appeals, Writs, and Trials unit uphold the Attorney General's constitutional responsibility to represent the People of California in criminal cases. Attorneys in AWT regularly appear in various county superior courts, the California Courts of Appeal, the California Supreme Court, the United States District Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. The work is fast‑paced and challenging, and it requires an extensive knowledge of criminal law. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. SDAGs are also required to work on issues related to death‑penalty litigation.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Minimum Requirements 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:
Applicants should have experience with state and federal habeas corpus procedures and appellate work. Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary. SDAGs must have exceptional judgment and tact. SDAGs should also demonstrate initiative, have strong organizational and leadership skills, have the ability to work under pressure and work effectively with all levels of staff, and be creative and resourceful problem solvers.
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