DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

State of California•Sacramento, CA

66d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of our Employment Law Section practice group of the California Department of Justice, you will handle challenges involving the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and the Whistleblower Protection Act, among others. ELS deputy duties include: 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 All applicants must reside in California and be active members in good standing of the California State Bar. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

All applicants must reside in California
Active members in good standing of the California State Bar
Manage their own work-related calendars with multiple deadlines and appearances in varied venues in a timely manner meeting all applicable deadlines
Be able to work a full-time schedule, which may include long hours and weekends when necessary, to effectively represent our clients
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

Nice To Haves

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
A successful candidate should be well organized, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and be team-oriented, as well as have an excellent work ethic and strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
ELS deputies are expected to behave with the highest level of professionalism even in high stress situations, and understand and abide by the laws of the State of California, Rules of Professional Responsibility and ethics required of all attorneys of this office

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
Managing work-related calendars with multiple deadlines and appearances in varied venues in a timely manner meeting all applicable deadlines
Conduct witness interviews
Travel and attend lengthy trials and hearings in other counties requiring overnight stays