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California Department of Justice · 13 hours ago

Deputy Solicitor General

positionCalifornia, United States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$11,993/mo - $16,096/mo
date6+ years exp

The California Department of Justice is the state's chief law officer, ensuring that state laws are uniformly enforced. The Deputy Solicitor General will serve as the chief appellate lawyer, handling complex legal issues and supporting the Department's appellate practice.

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Responsibilities

Analyze, research, and provide advice on complex or novel legal issues
Assist with the review and/or preparation of recommendations concerning Department action in appellate matters, including amicus participation
Draft, review, comment on, or edit petitions, briefs, and other papers filed by the Department in appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the California Courts of Appeal
Present or assist with the preparation for oral arguments, including providing moot court assistance for attorneys throughout the Department
Assist with identifying and coordinating positions on significant or recurrent legal issues facing the Attorney General’s Office or its clients
Maintain awareness of current legal issues and other topics relating to appellate litigation
Assist with developing and implementing best practices for appellate litigation and with providing development and enrichment programs for attorneys throughout the Department

Qualification

Appellate litigationLegal researchDrafting legal documentsOral argument preparationAmicus participationConsultation skillsCurrent legal awarenessBest practices developmentTeam collaboration

Required

Analyze, research, and provide advice on complex or novel legal issues
Assist with the review and/or preparation of recommendations concerning Department action in appellate matters, including amicus participation
Draft, review, comment on, or edit petitions, briefs, and other papers filed by the Department in appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the California Courts of Appeal
Present or assist with the preparation for oral arguments, including providing moot court assistance for attorneys throughout the Department
Assist with identifying and coordinating positions on significant or recurrent legal issues facing the Attorney General's Office or its clients
Maintain awareness of current legal issues and other topics relating to appellate litigation
Assist with developing and implementing best practices for appellate litigation and with providing development and enrichment programs for attorneys throughout the Department

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

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California Department of Justice is a non profit Law Enforcement agency.
location
Sacramento, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.oag.ca.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Hamid Formoli
Founder/Co-Chair-Middle Eastern and South Asian Employee Advisory Committee
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Weslee Howell
Organization Development Partner - Office of Human Resources
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