DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

Department of Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CalPERS pension

Job summary

California Department of Justice is seeking attorneys to work on cutting-edge environmental matters, representing California interests and enforcing environmental laws across a broad range of issues including climate, water, energy, species protection, air quality, and hazardous substances.

The position offers a public service career with exceptional health benefits and CalPERS pension, and the role involves litigation, investigations, and inter-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications are stated in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• File, brief, and argue complex environmental cases in state and federal courts, from investigation through appeal.
• Coordinate multi-agency and multi-state coalitions on landmark environmental actions with the federal government.
• Enforce laws to reduce pollution in fenceline communities.
• Conduct investigations and advise the Attorney General on emerging environmental threats.
• Partner with District Attorneys on joint civil and criminal environmental prosecutions.

Job description

Job Description and Duties

California is a global leader in environmental protection, law, and regulation. The Environmental Justice and Protection Section seeks talented, experienced, and dedicated attorneys to work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge matters in environmental law. On behalf of the People of California, section members represent California interests and enforce environmental laws on a broad range of critical issues, including climate change, drinking water, clean energy, endangered species, air quality, hazardous waste, and toxic chemicals.

• File, brief, and argue complex environmental cases in state and federal courts at every stage from investigation through appeal;
• Coordinate multi-agency and multi-state coalitions on landmark environmental actions involving the federal government;
• Enforce laws to reduce pollution in fenceline communities;
• Conduct investigations and advise the Attorney General on emerging environmental threats;
• andPartner with District Attorneys on joint civil and criminal environmental prosecutions.

In addition to participating in some of the most consequential environmental litigation in the nation, you would receive the satisfaction and benefits that come with a public service career in California state government. When you join the California Department of Justice as a Deputy Attorney General, you are not just taking a job. You are joining a community of talented, driven, and supportive professionals and accessing one of the nation’s most comprehensive public service compensation packages featuring exceptional health benefits and the security of a CalPERS pension.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check will be required.

This is a 12-month limited term position, but may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become a permanent position based on operational needs.

JC-512609 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. The process is described at

Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:

• DAG/Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: DAG/Attorney Examination
• DAG III exam– at least 5years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
• DAG IV exam– at least 6years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination

You do not have to take an exam before you apply for a job. However, you must complete and pass the exam to be eligible for hire.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Benefits

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 FarrahPlease 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

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