Job Description and Duties The Natural Resources Law Section of the Public Rights Division advises and represents state agency clients including, among others, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Water Resources, the Air Resources Board, the State Water Resources Control Board, the Regional Water Quality Control Boards, the Department of Pesticide Regulation, CAL FIRE, the Board of Forestry, CalRecycle, and the Department of Food and Agriculture. Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG), the Chief Assistant Attorney General (CAAG), the Chief Deputy Attorney General (CDAG), and the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor directs and monitors the work of a team of subordinate attorneys, may directly supervise paralegals, and directs the work of support staff; evaluates the performance of subordinate attorneys and paralegals; provides training to subordinate attorneys and paralegals; handles general administrative matters; interviews and selects, or actively participates in the interview and selection process for, subordinate attorneys and paralegals; possesses the highest level of skill with complex civil litigation and may be called upon to apply hands-on knowledge to supplement the litigation efforts of existing teams engaged in litigation based on operational needs, and to personally perform the most difficult and complex legal work related to jury trials, bench trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings, which requires the highest level of independent judgment. Travel within the state is required, including to personally mentor and assist deputies who are engaged in trials, depositions, meetings, mediations and other matters requiring hands-on knowledge of the civil litigation process. Experience regarding practical application of attorney ethical and conflict rules governing representation of California state agencies is a beneficial, desired skill.
Please Note: The position may be called upon to supervise deputies and teams in other cities as needed to cover operational needs.
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Special Requirements A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside the Department of Justice. JC-431017 must clearly be stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your state application (STD 678). If sending paper applications, please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials.
Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process isdescribed at The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found on-line at 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:
The most qualified applicants will possess experience and interest in supplementing the litigation efforts of existing teams engaged in litigation based on operational needs, and in personally performing the most difficult and complex legal work related to jury trials, bench trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings, as well as mentoring and assisting deputies who are engaged in trials, depositions, meetings, mediations and other matters requiring hands-on knowledge of the civil litigation process.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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 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 - A cover letter is required and must be submitted. Other - Writing sample demonstrating both writing ability and legal analysis is required.
