Senior Civil Rights Policy & Litigation Counsel

California Department of Justice; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Special Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in California. This role involves advising the Attorney General on civil rights litigation and policy while managing cross-divisional work. Qualified candidates should have 5 to 7 years of legal experience, particularly in civil rights law, and strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers the opportunity to represent the Attorney General at various meetings and necessitates working from locations such as Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, or San Francisco.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of legal or policy experience, preferably in civil rights law.
• Ability to prioritize and execute legal and policy objectives.
• Establish relationships with civil rights policy leaders.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Attorney General on civil rights-related litigation and policy.
• Coordinate and develop tracking for civil rights-related litigation.
• Represent the Attorney General at meetings with agencies and groups.

Skills

Legal/litigation experience

Public policy experience

Strong written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership ability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Special Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in California. This role involves advising the Attorney General on civil rights litigation and policy while managing cross-divisional work. Qualified candidates should have 5 to 7 years of legal experience, particularly in civil rights law, and strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers the opportunity to represent the Attorney General at various meetings and necessitates working from locations such as Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, or San Francisco.