California Department of Justice · 2 days ago
Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General Supervisor
The California Department of Justice is seeking a Supervising Deputy Attorney General to lead a team of Deputy Attorneys General and paralegals. This role involves directing legal work related to complex cases, supervising staff, and providing training while handling significant legal matters in various courts.
Law EnforcementNon Profit
Responsibilities
Directs and monitors the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG)
May directly supervise paralegals
Directs the work of support staff
Evaluates the performance of DAGs and paralegals
Provides training to DAGs and paralegals
Handles general administrative matters
Interviews and selects, or actively participates in the interview and selection process for, DAGs and paralegals
Personally performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to jury trials, bench trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings
Often acting as the lead attorney on a trial team assigned to the most difficult and complex cases, including class actions
Appearing before various federal and state courts and administrative bodies on the most difficult and sensitive cases
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
Drafting and analyzing legislative measures and regulations
Qualification
Required
Must reside in California
Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar
Experience supervising a team of Deputy Attorneys General and paralegals
Ability to handle complex legal work related to jury trials, bench trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings
Experience advising legal jurisdictions, public officials, and representatives of public agencies on legal issues
Experience conducting or supervising special investigations
Experience drafting and analyzing legislative measures and regulations
Ability to travel and attend in-person for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and team meetings
Benefits
Work-life balance
11 paid holidays
Flexible paid leave options
Consistent wage increases
Pension retirement
Job stability
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!
Company
California Department of Justice
California Department of Justice is a non profit Law Enforcement agency.
Funding
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