GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

Department of Justice; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Intermittent telework

Zusammenfassung

The California Attorney General’s Office is seeking a Graduate Legal Assistant for the Correctional Law Section, a large unit within the Civil Division. The role involves defending state employees in federal and state litigation brought by inmates and supporting high-level government officials and correctional administrators.

The position is full-time with opportunities for intermittent telework; travel to state prisons for depositions and interviews may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of civil litigation and constitutional law is preferred.
• Ability to analyze documentary evidence and prepare memos.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Engage in civil litigation from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal.
• Investigate facts and analyze documentary evidence.
• Work with supervisors and colleagues to achieve favorable outcomes for the State of California.
• Travel for depositions, witness interviews, and site inspections as needed.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Civil rights knowledge

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description and Duties

The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General’s Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide. Our section offers opportunities to work on individual civil rights cases, high-profile matters, appeals, and class-actions. Graduate Legal Assistants in the Correctional Law Section defend state employees in federal and state litigation brought by inmates. Graduate Legal Assistants provide excellent representation to high-ranking government officials as well as correctional administrators and employees.

Duties

• Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
• Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
• Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California
• Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide

This is a full‑time position, in a collegial office environment, with opportunities for intermittent telework . You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Travel to state prisons, including some in remote areas, may be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-530730).
• And the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Unofficial law school transcripts will be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts is required prior to appointment.
• Appointment to the Graduate Legal Assistant (GLA) class is limited term. Permanent appointment to the Deputy Attorney General (DAG) class may be based on successful admission to the California State Bar and DAG list eligibility.
• 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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.