Deputy Attorney General Iii

Position: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
Job Description and Duties

The Government Law Section often handles complex, difficult, and sensitive legal assignments for the Bureau of Firearms involving firearms-related statutes, regulations, ordinances, and court decisions, to help effectuate California's firearms laws and policy prerogatives. This includes providing daily written and oral advice to the Bureau of Firearms' leadership team, civil staff managers, and supervising peace officers, as well as all levels of management within the Department of Justice on firearms-related legal issues.

The Bureau of Firearms, which is within the Department of Justice's Division of Law Enforcement, serves the people of California through education, regulation, and enforcement actions regarding the manufacture, sales, ownership, safety training, and transfer of firearms. As a result, the Government Law Section also works with the Bureau of Firearms on: consulting with state and federal law enforcement agencies, other public agencies, firearms manufacturers and dealers, other relevant stakeholders, and the public on firearms-related legal issues;

drafting and analyzing legislative measures and regulations; and managing and occasionally directly handling litigation related to firearms and Second Amendment issues on behalf of the Attorney General's Office.

In addition, attorneys in this position may have the opportunity to work on other matters handled by the section, which involves representing and advising state officers and agencies (such as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Controller, Treasurer, Secretary of State, and the Department of Finance) in the defense of state statutes or in affirmative litigation, including against the federal government, in furtherance of state policies and goals.

Our legal matters concern a wide range of issues, including constitutional law and statutory interpretation, administrative procedure, government operations, firearms and other public-safety laws, federal funding, elections, internet privacy, federalism, labor and union issues, housing reform, criminal justice reform, criminal information, state mandates, and other matters. Representation includes regular appearances and argument in state and federal courts throughout the State at all stages of litigation, at both the trial and appellate levels, and in other jurisdictions as required by case needs.

Attorneys also prepare titles and summaries for ballot measures and analyze proposed state legislation. If you are well qualified and desire to be part of a talented team that furthers California's important public interests every day, then we strongly encourage you to apply.

GLS deputies may largely choose whether to telework or come into the office. There are times when in-office attendance may be required for meetings or operational reasons; in addition, court appearances, hearings, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings require in-person attendance. Deputies are also expected to be able to report to the office if an urgent need arises, and, whether teleworking or in the office, are expected to be available for meetings and to promptly respond to emails and phone calls during regular business hours.

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

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-507124

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Government Law Section Deputy Attorney General III

Classification:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

$12,659.00 - $16,883.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

$7,969.00 - $12,026.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

* These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Government Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego. Please clearly state in your cover letter which city you prefer.

* The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary (Hiring Above Minimum Policy).

The starting salary for each classification will be:

* Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956

* Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046

* Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313

* Deputy Attorney General V (Lateral): $14,051

New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

* DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.

* Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of…