Department of Justice
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DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
$10,536.00 – $14,879.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 11/12/2024
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=445698
Job Description and Duties
Cannabis Control Section (CCS) deputies represent the state cannabis licensing agency before the Office of Administrative Hearings, represent state cannabis licensing and enforcement agencies in civil matters (both plaintiff and defense). The duties of CCS Deputy Attorneys General include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Handle complex, sensitive, and difficult civil matters, including prosecuting civil enforcement cases, and defending client agencies in state and federal civil actions.
- Handle complex, sensitive, and difficult cannabis licensing litigation, and review of cannabis licensing agency decisions, including through the California appellate courts.
- Handle judicial review proceedings arising out of administrative litigation before the California appellate courts.
- Apply sound legal judgment and abide by professional ethics.
- Ability to work independently and remotely within the requirements of the department’s telework policy.
- Advise client agencies on legal matters, including application and enforcement of cannabis laws and regulations, settlement options, expert and/or consultant needs, and strategy, as well as provide training to agency staff.
- Work in a team and collaborative environment.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
- This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Cannabis Control Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego. Please state in your cover letter your city of preference.
- The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum “(HAM) salary. The starting salary for each classification will be:
New to State candidates will be hired at the starting salary of the classification.
- Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,588 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,666
- Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $11,695
- Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $12,925
- Deputy Attorney General V (lateral only): $13,642
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.og.ca.gov.
- DAG V – lateral transfers only
- If you would like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email [email protected]
- Please visit our new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California – Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney General.
Special Requirements
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-445698) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.
- Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.
- Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
DAG IV exam – at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
- If mailing your application, please contact the HR consultant listed to confirm your application has been received.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 11/12/2024
Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other – Cover letter.
- Other -Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief preferably written within the past year.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
- Dedication to consumer protection, strong civil litigation background with expertise necessary to capably handle complex, sensitive, and difficult work of the CCS on an independent basis for client agencies, and a working familiarity with principles of administrative and constitutional law, rules of evidence, and civil litigation are highly desirable qualities.
- Possess excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills, exhibited by recent and frequent drafting of pleadings, motions, and briefs; the ability to analyze difficult and complex legal problems, apply precedents to new factual scenarios, and present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form are highly desirable qualities.
- Strong trial and oral advocacy experience, including recent and frequent experience conducting proceedings in administrative, trial, and appellate courts, preparing for and representing clients in civil or criminal trials, handling review of lower court actions through judicial review, including appeals in the California appellate courts, and successfully negotiating settlement of actions informally and in mediation or settlement conferences are highly desirable qualities.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage and handle cases independently, and work primarily via computer with excellent computer skills (including electronic case management and electronic time keeping) in a multiple of programs are highly desirable qualities.
- Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills; ability to build and maintain good client relations; and the ability to interact positively and effectively with client representatives, subordinates, opposing parties, and counsel, and all members of the Attorney General’s Office are highly desirable qualities.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
[email protected]
Additional Application Filing Information
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery
prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
