Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship

California Department of Justice; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 8,800 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General, in San Francisco, invites applications for the Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellow in a 12-month limited-term appointment. The Fellow will join the Office to handle a wide range of civil, criminal, and public-rights appellate matters under tight deadlines.

The role includes researching complex legal issues, assisting with briefs and court papers, participating in moot courts, and helping to develop best practices for

Qualifications

• Duties require legal research and advisory on complex or novel issues.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing court papers and with oral argument preparation.
• Support moot court participation and appellate practice improvements.

Responsibilities

• Research and advise on complex or novel legal issues.
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of court papers and preparation for oral argument, including moot courts.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices for appellate litigation.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

As part of the Attorney General's Honors Program, the Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship selects one recent law school graduate to serve in a limited term assignment as a Geoffrey Wright Fellow in the California Office of the Solicitor General. The Solicitor General is responsible for ensuring the excellence of the Attorney General's appellate practice. The Office of the Solicitor General serves as a clearinghouse for appeals handled by the Department of Justice; provides appellate advice to all divisions within the Department of Justice; prepares or oversees the preparation of briefs, petitions, and other papers filed in appellate courts, including the U.S. and California Supreme Courts; argues appeals in federal and state courts; and supports the improvement of appellate practice skills Department-wide. The Office's cases often address significant constitutional, statutory, and policy questions arising in diverse areas of both civil and criminal law. The Geoffrey Wright Fellow participates in and supports the work of the Office, working with other attorneys in the Office and the Department on a wide variety of civil, criminal, and public-rights matters, often under tight deadlines. Duties include researching and advising on complex or novel legal issues; assisting with the review and preparation of recommendations concerning Department action in appellate matters, including filing or joining amicus curiae briefs in significant cases; assisting with the drafting and reviewing of court papers and with preparation for oral argument, including participating in moot courts; and assisting with the development and implementation of best practices for appellate litigation.

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529814

Position #s: 420-079-5730-XXX

Working Title

Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship

Classification

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

$7,969.00 - $10,473.00 A

$8,969.00 - $12,026.00 B

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

Shall Consider

GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

$5,227.00 - $6,238.00 A

# of Positions

1

Work Location

San Francisco County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

• This position will be located in the Office of the Solicitor General, San Francisco.
• 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

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 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!