Public Service Deputy Attorney General – Honors Program

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Department of Justice, Deputy Attorneys General in the Honors Program work in a Section within the Civil, Criminal, or Public Rights Divisions, handling substantive legal matters of public interest and importance. They conduct legal and other research and prepare briefs, memoranda, and legislative analyses, often under tight deadlines.

They assist in special investigations, prepare cases before state and federal courts and administrative bodies, advise state agencies and

Qualifications

• Recent law school graduates or newly admitted lawyers who are committed to public service.
• Excellent writing skills as demonstrated by journal, moot court and/or mock trial experience.
• Strong academic record at an accredited law school.
• Judicial clerkship or other government/public interest fellowship experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs, memoranda, and legislative analyses under tight deadlines.
• Assist in special investigations and preparation of cases before state and federal courts and administrative bodies.
• Advise and represent clients, including state agencies, the California Attorney General, and other state officials.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Public service mindset

Clerking experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

State of California, Department of Justice, Deputy Attorneys General in the Honors Program work in a Section within the Civil, Criminal, or Public Rights Divisions, handling substantive legal matters of public interest and importance. They conduct legal and other research and prepare briefs, memoranda, and legislative analyses, often under tight deadlines.

They assist in special investigations, prepare cases before state and federal courts and administrative bodies, advise state agencies and