Job Posting: Cannabis Control Section Deputy Attorney General Supervisor Department of Justice

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG), the Chief Assistant Attorney General (CAAG), the Chief Deputy Attorney General and the Attorney General, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) assigns, directs, monitors, and supervises the work of a legal team of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG) and paralegals; directs the work of support staff; evaluates the performance of DAGs and paralegals; provides training for subordinate legal staff; resolves problems among and implements improvement measures for subordinate legal staff; handles general administrative matters; actively participates in the interview and selection process for hiring DAGs and paralegals; develops and maintains good client relations with client agencies and ensures staff service levels are designed to timely meet the objectives and priorities of these clients; has the ability to personally perform and will guide the most difficult and complex legal work in cannabis licensing litigation requiring the highest level of independent judgment in administrative hearings, and state and federal court civil litigation, trials, review proceedings, and appeals. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: acting as the lead attorney or supervising a trial 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; and drafting and analyzing legislative measures and regulations.

All applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar. Supervising Deputy Attorneys General may telework or work in-office at their option. This position will supervise staff located in the Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Diego offices but the applicant can be located in any office statewide. Travel and in-person attendance will be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, team meetings,and operationally as needed.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

SDAGs may largely choose to telework or come into the office, at their option. There are some times when in-office attendance will be required for meetings, court appearances, or other operational reasons. Otherwise, SDAGs may freely telework if that is their preference, subject to their supervisor’s discretion. Deputies are expected to be able to report to the office if an urgent need arises, and are expected to be available for meetings and to respond to emails and phone calls during regular business hours.

Internal as well as external candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.