Attorney General's Honors Program

California Department of Justice; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The California Department of Justice invites graduates to join the Attorney General's Honors Program as Graduate Legal Assistants. Working under licensed attorneys, GLAs tackle substantive public-interest legal matters, conduct research, and help prepare briefs, memoranda, and legislative analyses for client agencies and the Attorney General.

Positions are 12-month limited term, full-time, with telework hybrid arrangements across Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego or Oakland,

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and other research under supervision of a licensed attorney.
• Assist in preparing a variety of legal documents, including briefs, memoranda, and legislative analyses.
• Assist in special investigations and gain courtroom exposure as part of professional development.
• Participate in on-the-job training, career development programming, and mentorship.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Graduate Legal Assistants (GLAs) who are part of the Attorney General's Honors Program work in a Section within one of the California Department of Justice’s Civil, Criminal, or Public Rights Divisions, as part of a dynamic legal team committed to public service. Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, Honors GLAs will have the opportunity to work on substantive legal matters of public interest and importance. They conduct legal and other research and assist in preparing a variety of legal documents, including briefs, memoranda and legislative analyses, often under tight deadlines, for client agencies or the Attorney General and other constitutional officers. Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, GLAs may have the opportunity to assist in special investigations and gain courtroom experience. They will also receive on-the-job training, career development programming, and mentorship, in addition to connecting with the 2027 Honors Program cohort and gaining exposure to the work being done across various Sections and Divisions of the California Department of Justice. For more information, please visit the Honors Program page on the Attorney General's website.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-525352

Position #(s): 420-000-5797-XXX

Working Title

Attorney General's Honors Program

Classification

GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

$5,227.00 - $6,550.00

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location United States

Telework Hybrid

Job Type 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Week Monday-Friday

Department Information

• Positions will be part of the Attorney General's Honors Program.
• Positions will be located in various sections throughout the Legal Divisions (Criminal, Civil, and Public Rights). Section placement is contingent on operational needs.
• These positions will be located in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Oakland. We will make every effort to place you according to your location preference, however, location availability may depend on operational needs and not all Sections have positions available in all cities.
• Newly licensed attorneys are encouraged to apply to JC-525353.
• 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 www.oag.ca.gov .
• Please visit our webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General .

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!