Hybrid Supervising Deputy AG - MassTort & Complex Litigation

State of California; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tort and Condemnation Section of the Attorney General’s Office seeks a Supervising Deputy Attorney General with a focus on complex trial and mass tort litigation. You will oversee a statewide team of deputies, supervise paralegals, and coordinate high-stakes cases, including class actions and appeals.

Responsibilities include training, evaluating performance, interviewing candidates, and serving as lead counsel in difficult cases while advising public officials and agencies on legal matters.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, take initiative, and solve problems creatively.
• Good judgment and diplomacy when interacting with clients, the public, and staff.
• Superior writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Familiarity with bargaining unit MOUs, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary process helpful.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of a statewide team of attorneys handling trial and mass tort matters.
• Monitor, coordinate, and be a resource for deputies handling complex litigation statewide.
• Provide training to attorneys and paralegals; handle administrative matters.
• Interview candidates for open positions; supervise paralegals and support staff.
• Lead attorney in difficult and complex cases, including class actions and mass torts; oversee related matters.
• Appear at hearings, provide appellate advocacy, and advise public officials and agencies on legal issues.
• Conduct or supervise special investigations; draft and analyze legislative measures and regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Inter-personal skills

Problem solving

Judgment and diplomacy

Civil litigation knowledge

Job description

The Tort and Condemnation Section of the Attorney General’s Office seeks a Supervising Deputy Attorney General with a focus on complex trial and mass tort litigation. You will oversee a statewide team of deputies, supervise paralegals, and coordinate high-stakes cases, including class actions and appeals.

Responsibilities include training, evaluating performance, interviewing candidates, and serving as lead counsel in difficult cases while advising public officials and agencies on legal matters.