Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship

Job Description and Duties

As part of the Attorney General's Honors Program, the Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship selects one recent law school graduate to serve in a limited term assignment as a Geoffrey Wright Fellow in the California Office of the Solicitor General. The Solicitor General is responsible for ensuring the excellence of the Attorney General's appellate practice. The Office of the Solicitor General serves as a clearinghouse for appeals handled by the Department of Justice; provides appellate advice to all divisions within the Department of Justice; prepares or oversees the preparation of briefs, petitions, and other papers filed in appellate courts, including the U.S. and California Supreme Courts; argues appeals in federal and state courts; and supports the improvement of appellate practice skills Department-wide. The Office's cases often address significant constitutional, statutory, and policy questions arising in diverse areas of both civil and criminal law. The Geoffrey Wright Fellow participates in and supports the work of the Office, working with other attorneys in the Office and the Department on a wide variety of civil, criminal, and public-rights matters, often under tight deadlines. Duties include researching and advising on complex or novel legal issues; assisting with the review and preparation of recommendations concerning Department action in appellate matters, including filing or joining amicus curiae briefs in significant cases; assisting with the drafting and reviewing of court papers and with preparation for oral argument, including participating in moot courts; and assisting with the development and implementation of best practices for appellate litigation.

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Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office on most days, but some regular required in-office attendance. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings, and other occasional operational needs.

Special Requirements

• Due to the advance recruitment of the Honors Program positions, applicants are not required to meet eligibility requirements/minimum qualifications to take the examination at this time. Applicants should select the "I have eligibility" option in order to continue applying for the positions.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-529814) and the title of the position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.

• This is a 12-month limited term position but it may be extended to a maximum of 24 months.

• A fingerprint check will be required.
  

• Individuals must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at

• Please note that appointment to the DAG or GLA classifications will be made using the following examinations:
  

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Journal, moot court and/or mock trial experience; and a demonstrated interest in public service. In addition, the strongest applicants to the Geoffrey Wright Fellowship program will have appellate clerkship experience, for example with the U.S. Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, or a federal court of appeals.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

• Unofficial law school transcripts will be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or degree is required prior to appointment.

• Employment will begin approximately September 2027

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship Application form - 
• Other - Personal Statement - this statement should address why you are interested in the Geoffrey Wright Fellowship; your commitment to public service and any relevant work and volunteer experience (no more than 1000 words).
• Other - Appellate Work Statement - this statement should address your interest in appellate work; any additional appellate advocacy experience; and any other relevant appellate experience or coursework (no more than 500 words).
• Other - Writing Sample (no more than 15 pages).
• Other - Law School Transcripts (unofficial can be submitted for the application process).
• Other - 1 Letter of Recommendation from an individual familiar with your legal work is required.
• Other - 1 Letter of Recommendation from a law school professor familiar with your legal work is required.
  Two letters are required, at least one must be from a law school professor.