State of California
Environmental Justice and Protection Section
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
The Environmental Justice and Protection Section of the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General is looking for an attorney to work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge issues in the field of environmental law on behalf of the People of the State of California. We are seeking exceptional and motivated candidates for an opening in our section working primarily on environmental matters involving the federal government, including representing the Attorney General in litigation involving the federal government and its environmental regulatory and enforcement agencies, participating in rule making and other proceedings before these agencies, engaging with multi-state coalitions, and providing strategic legal advice to the Attorney General.
The Environmental Justice and Protection Section handles a broad range of significant environmental matters on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California. Attorneys in the section practice an array of state and federal laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act, the Hazardous Waste Control Law, the California Endangered Species Act, Proposition 65, and the Unfair Competition Law, as well as federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Federal Power Act, the federal Endangered Species Act, and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Attorneys in the section use these laws to address existing and future pollution, mitigate the dangers posed by climate change, pursue equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens in communities, provide information on exposures to toxic chemicals, and reduce health impacts from environmental and other exposures.
Responsibilities The Environmental Justice and Protection Section utilizes the Attorney General’s broad statutory and common law enforcement authority to participate in local, state, and federal agency decision making, and to litigate complex environmental matters through all phases of state and federal courts, representing the Attorney General in his independent capacity. Duties include but are not limited to: conducting difficult environmental investigations on behalf of the Attorney General; close coordination with District Attorney Offices, including joint prosecutions of both civil and criminal environmental cases; and providing legal advice on an ongoing basis to the Attorney General and, as needed, to California state agencies.
The Environmental Justice and Protection Section has an additional active job posting: please see JC-495130. Candidates who want to be considered for both positions must apply separately for each position.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
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:
Candidates should have significant civil litigation experience in federal or state courts. A proven and significant interest in Environmental law background is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to work under tight deadlines and pressure, work independently and in a team setting, and have a demonstrated ability and experience in developing litigation plans, and managing complex legal matters. Candidates should possess excellent research and writing skills, as well as skill in oral advocacy and negotiations. Candidates should be well organized and detail oriented, have a positive attitude, be a team player, and have an excellent work ethic. Candidates should be highly motivated to work in the area of environmental law on behalf of the Attorney General and the State.
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The Environmental Justice and Protection Section handles a broad range of significant environmental matters on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California. Attorneys in the section practice an array of state and federal laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act, the Hazardous Waste Control Law, the California Endangered Species Act, Proposition 65, and the Unfair Competition Law, as well as federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Federal Power Act, the federal Endangered Species Act, and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Attorneys in the section use these laws to address existing and future pollution, mitigate the dangers posed by climate change, pursue equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens in communities, provide information on exposures to toxic chemicals, and reduce health impacts from environmental and other exposures.
Responsibilities The Environmental Justice and Protection Section utilizes the Attorney General’s broad statutory and common law enforcement authority to participate in local, state, and federal agency decision making, and to litigate complex environmental matters through all phases of state and federal courts, representing the Attorney General in his independent capacity. Duties include but are not limited to: conducting difficult environmental investigations on behalf of the Attorney General; close coordination with District Attorney Offices, including joint prosecutions of both civil and criminal environmental cases; and providing legal advice on an ongoing basis to the Attorney General and, as needed, to California state agencies.
The Environmental Justice and Protection Section has an additional active job posting: please see JC-495130. Candidates who want to be considered for both positions must apply separately for each position.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Minimum Requirements Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
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:
Candidates should have significant civil litigation experience in federal or state courts. A proven and significant interest in Environmental law background is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to work under tight deadlines and pressure, work independently and in a team setting, and have a demonstrated ability and experience in developing litigation plans, and managing complex legal matters. Candidates should possess excellent research and writing skills, as well as skill in oral advocacy and negotiations. Candidates should be well organized and detail oriented, have a positive attitude, be a team player, and have an excellent work ethic. Candidates should be highly motivated to work in the area of environmental law on behalf of the Attorney General and the State.
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