California Department of Justice · 9 hours ago
Civil Rights Enforcement Section, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$13,203/mo - $17,727/mo
8+ years expThe California Department of Justice is responsible for handling significant civil rights and constitutional law matters. The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor will manage investigations and civil litigation, provide legal advice on civil rights policy, and supervise Deputy Attorneys General while engaging with various stakeholders.
Law EnforcementNon Profit
Responsibilities
Proactively planning, organizing, managing, and conducting large scale investigations and civil litigation, often on cutting edge, novel issues of law and fact
Researching complex legal issues and authoring amicus curiae briefs on emerging constitutional rights, civil liberties, and federalism issues
Engaging with other governmental agencies, civil rights organizations, advocates and members of the public
Providing advice on sensitive and high-profile matters to the Attorney General, other high level state officials and agencies, and other sections and divisions of the California Department of Justice (Cal DOJ)
Reviewing and analyzing proposed state legislation
Preparing informational materials for the public
Developing model policies, trainings, and best practices for state and local agencies to implement state law and policy
Supervises the work of Deputy Attorneys General in CRES working on general civil rights matters
Advises the Attorney General and Executive Staff on significant policy matters related to civil rights policy
Spearheads initiatives
Handles general administrative matters
Actively participates in the interview and selection process for Deputy Attorneys General
Directs and engages in community and stakeholder outreach
Performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to the supervision of investigations, litigation, trials, writs, and appeals, requiring the highest level of independent judgment
Qualification
Required
Supervising Deputy Attorney General supervises the work of Deputy Attorneys General in CRES working on general civil rights matters
Advises the Attorney General and Executive Staff on significant policy matters related to civil rights policy
Spearheads initiatives
Handles general administrative matters
Actively participates in the interview and selection process for Deputy Attorneys General
Directs and engages in community and stakeholder outreach
Performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to the supervision of investigations, litigation, trials, writs, and appeals, requiring the highest level of independent judgment
Focus on complex federal litigation, housing, disability rights, children's rights, racial justice, and general civil rights work
Explain specific interests and qualifications in one or more of the issue areas in the cover letter
Indicate preferred city in the 'Explanations' section of the State application or cover letter
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hamid Formoli
Founder/Co-Chair-Middle Eastern and South Asian Employee Advisory Committee
Weslee Howell
Organization Development Partner - Office of Human Resources
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