Deputy Attorney General III — Government Law: Firearms

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Government Law Section, within the Department of Justice, seeks attorneys to handle complex firearms-related statutes, regulations, and litigation. Responsibilities include advising leadership, drafting legislative measures, and representing state offices in state and federal courts.

The role involves coordinating with the Bureau of Firearms, handling high-profile matters, and occasionally teleworking with in-office requirements for meetings and court appearances.

Qualifications

• Excellent research, analytical, writing, public speaking, and oral-communication skills.
• Judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism under pressure and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily written and oral advice to the Bureau of Firearms' leadership, civil staff managers, and supervising peace officers, and to the Department of Justice leadership on firearms-related issues.
• Represent and advise state officers and agencies in defense of statutes or in affirmative litigation, including against the federal government.
• Draft and analyze legislative measures and regulations; manage or assist with litigation in state and federal courts.
• Prepare titles and summaries for ballot measures and analyze proposed state legislation.
• Appear in court at trial and appellate levels as required by case needs.

Job description

State of California, Government Law Section, within the Department of Justice, seeks attorneys to handle complex firearms-related statutes, regulations, and litigation. Responsibilities include advising leadership, drafting legislative measures, and representing state offices in state and federal courts.

The role involves coordinating with the Bureau of Firearms, handling high-profile matters, and occasionally teleworking with in-office requirements for meetings and court appearances.