Appeals, Writs and Trials Section, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); Hybride; USD 13 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Résumé du poste

California Department of Justice in Sacramento seeks a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor to lead the Appeals, Writs and Trials Section within the Criminal Division. You will supervise a team of Deputy Attorneys General and paralegals, manage complex criminal matters, and provide training and strategic guidance to staff.

You will represent the People of California in difficult criminal cases, advise on legal issues, and participate in high-stakes investigations and appellate work across federal

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of criminal law.
• Excellent research, writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate DAGs, paralegals, and support staff.

Responsabilités

• Direct and monitor the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs).
• Supervise paralegals and support staff; evaluate performance.
• Interview and participate in interview/selection for DAGs and paralegals.
• Perform with high independent judgment the most difficult criminal trials, habeas corpus matters, and appeals.

Connaissances

Research

Writing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Description du poste

Job Description And Duties

Attorneys in the Criminal Division, Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section (AWT), uphold the Attorney General's constitutional responsibility to represent the People of California in criminal cases. Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG), the Chief Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) in AWT directs and monitors the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG), may directly supervise paralegals, and directs the work of support staff; evaluates the performance of DAGs and paralegals; provides training to DAGs and paralegals; handles general administrative matters; interviews and selects, or actively participates in the interview and selection process for DAGs and paralegals; and personally performs with the highest level of independent judgement the most difficult and complex legal work in criminal trials, federal and state habeas corpus matters, and other writs and appeals, including capital litigation. SDAGs can be called upon to act as the lead attorney on a team assigned to the most difficult and complex cases. SDAGs can be called upon to appear before various federal and state courts and administrative bodies on the most difficult and sensitive cases, and may appear in the highest levels of the appellate courts. SDAGs can be called upon to advise various legal jurisdictions, public officials and representatives of public agencies on legal issues. SDAGs can be called upon to conduct or supervise special investigations of the most sensitive or difficult nature. SDAGs can be called upon to draft and analyze legislative measures and regulations. The work is challenging, and it requires an extensive knowledge of criminal law. Excellent research, writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536130

Position #(s): 420-211-5703-XXX

Working Title: Appeals, Writs and Trials Section, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

$13,203.00 - $17,727.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Week: Monday-Friday

Department Information

• These positions are located in the Division of Criminal Law, Appeals, Writs and Trials Section-Sacramento.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ).

The Starting Salary For Eac h Classification Will Be

• Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (8 years): $14,655
• New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.
• 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.
• For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at http://www.oag.ca.gov

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!