Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG), the Chief Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) provides proactive, organized, detail-oriented, hands-on leadership, supervision, direction, training, and mentorship to a team of legal professionals that includes Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) and that may include paralegals and support staff. The SDAG works collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, section members, and support staff; maintains a professional and positive relationship with clients and courts; and exercises appropriate discretion in the handling of personnel and other sensitive or privileged matters. The SDAG must also handle general administrative, personnel, and management matters, and ensure that his or her team members are appropriately and effectively litigating their assigned cases and producing high-quality work in an efficient and productive manner. The SDAG may also perform the most difficult legal work—often as the lead attorney—related to trials, appeals, and class actions, requiring the highest level of independent judgment; appears before various federal and state courts and administrative bodies on the most difficult and sensitive cases; and may appear in the highest levels of the appellate courts. Advises various legal jurisdictions, public officials, and representatives of public agencies on legal issues; conducts or supervises special investigations of the most sensitive or difficult nature; and drafts and analyzes legislative measures and regulations. The SDAG's responsibilities will occasionally require work outside normal business hours.

The Correctional Law Section defends interesting and complex cases on behalf of the State. The section litigates a variety of cases in federal and state courts including civil-rights cases, complex class-action suits, and related appellate work. The issues in the section's cases range from state torts to multifaceted constitutional issues, including free speech and religious rights, the provision of medical care, and the use of force. Many of the section's clients work in the state correctional system, although some are high-level state officials. The position requires SDAGs to enter prisons for depositions, site inspections, and meetings with client agency staff and inmates. The section occasionally works on issues related to death-penalty litigation.

This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office on most days, but some regular required in-office attendance. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings, and other occasional operational needs.

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

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website (under Unit 2 - Attorneys and Hearing Officers) and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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 :

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

Additional Qualifications

Incumbents must be well versed in class-action litigation, civil litigation, and appellate work. Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary. Because the work often involves interaction with high-ranking officials, including cabinet-level officials and the Governor's Office, SDAGs must have exceptional judgment and tact. SDAGs should also demonstrate initiative, have strong organizational skills, have the ability to work under pressure and work effectively with all levels of staff, and be creative and resourceful problem solvers. Knowledge of bargaining unit MOUs, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary process preferable.

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