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DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
- This position is located in the Public Rights Division, Natural Resources Law Section, and will be filled in San Diego or Sacramento (JC This position is in connection with JC and JC If you previously applied to JC or JC-412661, you do not need to re-apply.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- DAG V consideration- lateral transfers only.
- For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General's website at
- If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email
- Please visit the new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- JC must be clearly stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) for which you are Applying" section located on page one of your state application.
- Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at
- Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
- Attorney exam - less than 5 years of experience: Attorney Examination
- DAG III exam- at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
- DAG IV exam- at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
- 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 - A cover letter is required and must be submitted.
- Other - Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief is required.
- Hands-on litigation experience, such as drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and conducting bench or jury trials
- Experience with and/or a demonstrated interest in environmental law or policy
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Excellent communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills
- Being a self-starter with a positive attitude
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Deputy Attorney General IV - Sacramento, United States - State of California
Description
Job Description and Duties
California state agencies manage our air, water, wildlife, forests and other natural resources, and when those agencies need advice or are in court, they turn to the Natural Resources Law Section for legal representation.
We are looking for a bright, energetic attorney to join our section to help further our client agencies' missions of protecting and fairly managing our state's natural resources.
You will be asked to advise and represent state agencies including the Air Resources Board, the State Water Resources Control Board and the nine regional water quality control boards, the Department of Water Resources, the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Fish and Game Commission, CAL FIRE and the Board of Forestry, and the Department of Food & Agriculture, among others.
Attorneys in the section will typically handle cases involving air pollution, water rights and water supply, water quality, CEQA, endangered species, wildfire cost recovery, and timber harvest plans, as well as business and corporate issues.
The position's duties include representing state agencies in litigation matters from soup to nuts: from providing pre-litigation advice, to every aspect of pre-trial and trial litigation, to appeals all the way to the US Supreme Court.
Most of your work will be in state and federal courts in California, but some could be in courts in other states as well.
Every deputy's case load varies, and attorneys who are mission driven and welcome challenges thrive here.Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a hybrid position under current DOJ telework policy, that is subject to modification. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in-office most days, but some in-office attendance could be required. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings or other occasional operational needs.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Job Code #:
JC-427502
Position #(s):
XXX
Working Title:
Natural Resources Law Attorney
Classification:
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
$11, $14,954.00 A
Shall Consider:
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
$10, $13,526.00 A
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
$7, $9,730.00 A
$8, $11,173.00 B
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V
$12, $15,685.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Diego County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/2/2024Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
Attn:
Nicole Farrah (JC
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
Nicole Farrah (JC
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
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:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Nicole Farrah
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.
You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
California Relay Service:
TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Filing Information
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date.
If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted.
Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail.
Using one of these options will provide proof of deliveryprior to the final filing date.
If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received.
This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application.Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.