Appeals, Writs, and Trials Attorney - San Francisco

About the role

Deputies in the Appeals, Writs and Trials section of the Criminal Law Division handle all felony criminal appeals and related writs before the state courts of appeal and the California Supreme Court, including death penalty cases. Deputies also respond to habeas corpus litigation in the United States District Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Federal habeas litigation may involve discovery and evidentiary hearings. State and federal work routinely requires completion within narrow time frames.

Responsibilities

• Handle all felony criminal appeals and related writs before the state courts of appeal and the California Supreme Court, including death penalty cases.
• Respond to habeas corpus litigation in the United States District Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Conduct discovery and participate in evidentiary hearings for federal habeas litigation.
• Frequent oral arguments in the First and Sixth Districts of the California Court of Appeal, located in San Francisco and San Jose, as well as occasional appearances in the California Supreme Court, United States District Courts in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and Sacramento, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Occasionally handle recusal trials in Bay Area counties and coastal counties as far north as Humboldt and Del Norte to San Benito and Monterey in the south.

Requirements

On occasion, the San Francisco office handles recusal trials in Bay Area counties and coastal counties as far north as Humboldt and Del Norte to San Benito and Monterey in the south. The San Francisco office offers the choice of primarily working remotely, subject to operational needs.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with felony criminal appeals and related writs.
• Experience with habeas corpus litigation in federal and state courts.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills.
• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ). The MAXIMUM possible 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 New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

Pay

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 $7,969.00 - $12,026.00 DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 # of Positions: 2

Schedule

Work Week: Monday-Friday