Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III

Job Description and Duties

The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General’s Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide. Our section offers opportunities to work on individual civil rights cases, high-profile matters, appeals, and class-actions. Deputies in the Correctional Law Section defend state employees in federal and state litigation brought by inmates. Deputies provide excellent representation to high-ranking government officials as well as correctional administrators and employees.

• Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
• Appearing in all levels of state and federal courts
• Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
• Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California
• Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Travel to state prisons, including some in remote areas, may be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-515968) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page 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. The process is described at: http://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply.