California Department of Justice · 20 hours ago
Licensing Section (DAG IV; will consider DAG III, DAG or DAG V)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$11,993/mo - $16,096/mo
0+ years expThe California Department of Justice is responsible for protecting consumers by representing state licensing agencies. The Deputy Attorney General IV will handle complex administrative litigation matters and represent client agencies in various legal proceedings, while developing trial and advocacy skills.
Law EnforcementNon Profit
Responsibilities
Handling all phases of complex, sensitive, and difficult administrative litigation matters generally before the Office of Administrative Hearings, most of which do not include significant discovery
Preparing for and representing client agencies in several administrative hearings each month
Handling civil judicial review proceedings in California superior courts that arise out of administrative litigation, including petitions for writ of administrative and ordinary mandate and interlocutory writs and appeals
Appearing on behalf of client agencies at the administrative, superior court, and appellate levels
Handling other complex civil matters, including subpoena enforcement and defense, and complaints filed against client agencies in state and federal courts
Collaborating with other deputies, paralegals, supervisors, and clients to develop and implement case strategy
Working with investigators to obtain and develop evidence
Advising client agencies on legal matters, including settlement options, expert and/or consultant needs, and strategy
Providing training to agency staff
Qualification
Required
All applicants must reside in California
Members in good standing of the California State Bar
Handling all phases of complex, sensitive, and difficult administrative litigation matters generally before the Office of Administrative Hearings
Preparing for and representing client agencies in several administrative hearings each month
Handling civil judicial review proceedings in California superior courts that arise out of administrative litigation
Appearing on behalf of client agencies at the administrative, superior court, and appellate levels
Handling other complex civil matters, including subpoena enforcement and defense, and complaints filed against client agencies in state and federal courts
Collaborating with other deputies, paralegals, supervisors, and clients to develop and implement case strategy
Working with investigators to obtain and develop evidence
Advising client agencies on legal matters, including settlement options, expert and/or consultant needs, and strategy
Providing training to agency staff
This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office, with a minimum of 1 to 2 required in-person days each month
Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally as needed
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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