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California Department of Justice · 1 day ago

Criminal Prosecutions Attorney (Facilities Enforcement Team)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$11,993/mo - $16,096/mo

5+ years exp

The California Department of Justice is dedicated to protecting vulnerable adults and preventing abuse in nursing homes. They are seeking a Criminal Prosecutions Attorney to join a multidisciplinary team focused on investigating and prosecuting elder and dependent adult abuse in California.

Law EnforcementNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys, special agents, nurses, auditors, and legal staff to investigate abuse and neglect referrals and complaints

Advising on the development of investigative plans, including reviewing warrants and interview strategy, and working with expert witnesses under a vertical prosecution model

Evaluating evidence and potential theories of culpability for a filing decision

Prosecuting criminal elder abuse cases in state court at all stages of litigation, including charging, motion work, settlement or jury trial, and sentencing

Assist with unannounced inspections of nursing home facilities as part of the Operation SAFE program

Participate in training and public/law enforcement outreach

Qualification

Criminal jury trial experienceFelony prosecution familiarityInvestigative planningEvidence evaluationPublic outreachJudgementProfessionalismCollaboration with multidisciplinary teams