Environmental Justice and Protection Section

California Department of Justice; California; Híbrido; USD 12.000 - 14.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

11 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension retirement

Public service loan forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

California Department of Justice is seeking experienced environmental attorneys to join the Environmental Justice and Protection Section. The focus includes plastics pollution enforcement and complex state and federal litigation.

The role requires practicing in California courts, managing investigations, discovery, and depositions, and coordinating with multi-agency coalitions on landmark environmental actions. A strong background in CCP/FRCP is preferred.

Formación

• Experienced civil litigators familiar with California state and federal courts through all phases, including trial.
• Experience handling claims, discovery, depositions, and dispositive motions is highly desirable.
• Candidate should have jury verdict experience and familiarity with CCP and FRCP.

Responsabilidades

• File, brief, and argue complex environmental cases in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate multi-agency and multi-state coalitions on environmental actions.
• Enforce pollution-reduction laws in communities.
• Investigate matters and advise on emerging environmental threats.
• Partner with District Attorneys on joint civil and criminal enforcement.

Conocimientos

Civil litigation experience

California state/federal court

Discovery & depositions

Trial experience

Descripción del empleo

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 .

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 .

The section is seeking experienced civil litigators who are familiar with practicing in California state court and federal court through all phases of a case, including trial. Experience investigating claims, propounding and responding to written discovery, taking and defending percipient and expert witness depositions, and responding to dispositive motions is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have taken cases to a jury verdict and be familiar with the California Code of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

The Focus Of This Position Will Primarily Be On Plastics Pollution Enforcement, Including Representing The Attorney General In Complex Litigation In State Court Addressing The Plastic Pollution Crisis In California. This Position Will Also Include Work On a Broad Range Of Other Topics That The Environmental Justice And Protection Section Handles. As a Deputy Attorney General In The Section, You Would

• 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; and
• Partner with District Attorneys on joint civil and criminal environmental prosecutions .

The Environmental Justice and Protection Section handles a broad range of significant environmental matters on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California. Attorneys in the section practice an array of state laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Endangered Species Act, Proposition 65, and the Unfair Competition Law, as well as federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Federal Power Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Attorneys in the section use these laws to address existing and future pollution, mitigate the dangers posed by climate change, pursue equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens in communities, provide information on exposures to toxic chemicals, and reduce health impacts from environmental and other exposures.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537107

Position #(s): 420-432-5705-XXX

Working Title

Environmental Justice and Protection Section

Classification

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

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

Shall Consider

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III $10,852.00 - $15,325.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V $12,659.00 - $16,883.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Environmental Justice and Protection Section, and may be filled in either San Diego, Oakland, Los Angeles, Fresno or Sacramento. Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in the 'Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying' section of your State Application.
• 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.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ).

The Starting Salary For Each Classification Will Be

• Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956
• Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046
• Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313
• Deputy Attorney V (lateral only): $14,051

New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

• DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.
• For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at http://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!