Caltrans District 3 · 10 hours ago
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$12K/yr - $16K/yr
6+ years expCaltrans District 3 is part of the California Department of Justice, and they are seeking a Deputy Attorney General IV for their Employment Law Section. The role involves handling complex civil employment cases, conducting trials, and providing legal advice to state agencies on employment matters.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Independently handling all aspects of complex civil employment cases, including drafting and arguing motions, interviewing witnesses, conducting and defending depositions and other discovery, preparing and arguing summary judgment motions, expert discovery, and preparing for trial
Handling jury and bench trials
Handling contested administrative evidentiary hearings before the State Personnel Board
Defending agency administrative actions against petitions for writs of mandamus
Drafting appellate briefs and arguing before the Courts of Appeal and Ninth Circuit
Obtaining work safety and gun violence restraining orders
Communicating with clients, including providing detailed case analyses and recommendations
Providing training, guidance, and advice to state agencies on a variety of employment and personnel matters
Communicating with judges, court staff, juries, and witnesses
Working cooperatively, professionally, and effectively with colleagues, opposing counsel, and clients
Qualification
Required
All applicants must reside in California
Be active members in good standing of the California State Bar
A LiveScan check will be required
Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General
Appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations: DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
Candidates should be able to work a full-time schedule, which may include long hours and weekends when necessary, to effectively represent our clients
ELS deputies will be required to travel to conduct witness interviews and may be required to travel and attend lengthy trials and hearings in other counties requiring overnight stays
Must be willing to go on prison grounds to interview witnesses or take depositions
Preferred
Civil litigation experience in California state or federal courts
Excellent legal research skills
Experience drafting and arguing pre-trial motions, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment
Effective written advocacy skills in preparing briefs, presenting testimony, and advocating at hearings before administrative bodies, trial courts, and appellate courts
Ability to interview witnesses and examine percipient and expert witnesses at depositions, hearings, and trials
Ability to clearly and respectfully advise and communicate with clients, colleagues, and court personnel
Openness to collaboration, including receiving feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and clients on case strategy and written work product
Experience presenting testimony, and advocating at hearings before administrative bodies, trial courts, and appellate courts
Employment litigation experience is a plus, but not required
Company
Caltrans District 3
Caltrans District 3 is a government administration company based out of 703 B ST, Marysville, California, United States.
Founded in 1895Marysville, California, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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