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Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV

$11.99k - $16.1k

California Department of Justice

Job Description and Duties

Do you love litigation and want more trial experience? Are you committed to serving the people of the State of California? Are you interested in defending the operations of over 100 critical state agencies? 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.

Position Details
  • Job Code: JC-516510
  • Position #: 420-195-5705-XXX
  • Working Title: Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV
  • Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
  • Salary: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00 (minimum salary for new to state candidates)
  • Shall Consider:
    • DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00
    • DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V: $12,659.00 - $16,883.00
  • # of Positions: Multiple
  • Work Location: Los Angeles County
  • Telework: Hybrid
  • Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Work Week: Monday - Friday
  • Department Information:
    • Positions located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section, can be filled in Sacramento (JC-516508), Oakland (JC-516509), Los Angeles (JC-516510), or San Diego (JC-516511).
    • Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary.
Benefits of working for the State of California
  • 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
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