Licensing Section Attorney: Admin & Appellate (Hybrid/Remote)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel for trials and hearings

Job summary

State of California's Licensing Section seeks a Deputy Attorney General to lead complex administrative litigation on behalf of state agencies, including hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings and on appeal. The role emphasizes trial advocacy, strategic analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

Residency in California and active California Bar membership are required; the position offers a hybrid work model with occasional in-person days and travel for trials and hearings as needed.

Qualifications

• Active California bar membership and residency in California.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling administrative hearings and civil matters.
• Familiarity with administrative adjudication processes and Gov. Code provisions.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex administrative litigation before OAH, and in superior and appellate courts.
• Represent state agencies at hearings and in civil judicial review proceedings.
• Collaborate with deputies, paralegals, supervisors, and clients on case strategy.
• Work with investigators to gather evidence and advise agencies on settlements.
• Provide training to agency staff and manage a dynamic caseload.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Civil procedure

Administrative law

Trial experience

Remote hearings tech

Education

J.D. degree

California Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

State of California's Licensing Section seeks a Deputy Attorney General to lead complex administrative litigation on behalf of state agencies, including hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings and on appeal. The role emphasizes trial advocacy, strategic analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

Residency in California and active California Bar membership are required; the position offers a hybrid work model with occasional in-person days and travel for trials and hearings as needed.