Civil Rights Enforcement Section - Racial and Social Justice Attorneys

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team of attorneys utilizing the authority of the state to advance civil rights, social justice, and racial equity? The Civil Rights Enforcement Section (CRES) is seeking experienced and motivated attorneys to join our team working in these critical areas.

CRES handles a broad range of significant civil rights and constitutional matters on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California. The advertised positions will support CRES' general civil rights work and CRES' increasing workload addressing racial justice, social justice, equity, and implicit and explicit bias in policing and governmental services such as education, child welfare, and voting rights. General topics of work also include the areas of restorative justice, children's justice, hate crimes, disability rights, and the protection of targeted populations; and federalism issues, including drafting comment letters and amicus briefs, and handling litigation in matters relating to executive orders, federal regulations, and constitutional issues. The Section also represents and advises several state entities and handles subject-matter specific work related to the California Commission on the Status of Women & Girls, the California Racial and Identity Profiling Act Board, and the California Civil Rights Department, for which CRES serves as appellate counsel. Well-qualified candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to social justice, countering bias, and advancing the rights of Californians through investigation, litigation, or other forms of advocacy, as explained in their statement of qualifications.

Assignments in the Civil Rights Enforcement Section may include: proactively planning, organizing, managing, and conducting large-scale investigations and civil litigation in state and federal courts, often on cutting edge, novel issues of law and fact; researching complex legal issues and authoring amicus curiae briefs on emerging constitutional rights, civil liberties, and federalism issues; engaging with civil rights organizations, other advocates, and members of the public; providing advice on sensitive and high-profile matters to the Attorney General, other high level state officials and agencies, and other sections and divisions of the California Department of Justice (Cal DOJ); reviewing and analyzing proposed state legislation; preparing informational materials for the public; and developing model policies, training, and best practices for state and local agencies. Well-qualified candidates will have demonstrated an ability to work in a focused and dedicated team while maintaining a proactive focus on individual contribution to the overall mission. The most competitive candidates will likely have significant experience with systemic impact investigations and/or developing and litigating complex matters in federal and state courts.

Click on the following link to complete the California Department of Justice Recruitment Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-445114

Position #(s):
420-470-5706-XXX

Working Title:
Civil Rights Enforcement Section - Racial and Social Justice Attorneys

Classification:
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III $10,536.00 - $14,879.00

Shall Consider:
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
$11,644.00 - $15,627.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V
$12,290.00 - $16,391.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
$7,737.00 - $11,676.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
United States

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Week:
Monday-Friday

Department Information

• These positions are located in the Division of Public Rights, Civil Rights Enforcement Section, and may be filled in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, or San Diego.

• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

• DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.

• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at http://www.oag.ca.gov .

• If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov .
  
  
• Please visit our webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General .
  

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• JC-445114 must be clearly stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) for which you are Applying" section located on page one of your state application.

• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams .
  
  

• Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
  • Attorney exam - less than 5 years of experience: Attorney Examination
  • DAG III exam- at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
  • DAG IV exam- at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
    
    

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/3/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice
Attn: Nicole Farrah (JC-445114)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
Nicole Farrah (JC-445114)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Writing sample, consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief is required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications as described below.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

CRES is seeking candidates with all ranges of experience as an attorney in terms of years of practice, professional experience (especially investigations and litigation), and also legislative advocacy, enforcement, and dispute resolution. Because CRES handles matters across a wide variety of subject matter areas, the most competitive candidates will possess a background in any of a variety of general civil rights issues, especially those described above.

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

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Nicole Farrah
(916) 210-7259
Nicole.Farrah@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. Do not submit a cover letter. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's skills, relevant experience, and ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Considering the Job Description and Duties and the Desirable Qualifications for this position, address the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in civil rights legal work with the California Department of Justice?

2. Describe and explain your knowledge of any areas of substantive civil rights law. In your response, include any experience you have that demonstrates the extent, depth, and breadth of your knowledge.

3. Describe your experience with investigations, litigation, and legislative advocacy and policy, including (if applicable) your progressive responsibilities and experience working on teams.

4. Describe your experience managing and/or leading litigation, investigations, and teams.

Provide a written narrative for each question in separate, clearly labeled sections. Your response must be a typed, 2-3 page document, using 1-inch margins and 12-point font.

Additional Application Filing Information
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If you application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.