Tort & Condemnation Section - Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation Deputy Attorney General IV (May consider DAG, DAG III, or DAG V)
Job Description and Duties
The Tort and Condemnation Section of the California Attorney General’s Office seeks experienced trial and appellate attorneys with excellent oral advocacy, analytical, and research skills to work as part of a team defending and prosecuting complex and mass party litigation with an emphasis on eminent domain and inverse condemnation.
The Tort and Condemnation Section represents the state, its agencies, and employees in civil rights, tort, eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation in both state and federal courts.
- Litigate and try difficult and sensitive cases including government tort liability, civil rights, personal injury, medical malpractice, dangerous condition of public property, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, mass flood, and fire actions.
- Work under time constraints, client and department guidelines, and abide by ethical and professional standards.
- Possess excellent communication and writing skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word.
- Travel may be required.
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.
Special Requirements
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- May be required to travel to remote locations within the State, sometimes with little notice.
- Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General.
- Adequate command of all aspects of civil litigation in both state and federal trial and appellate courts and experience including: superior writing skills; experience in inverse condemnation and eminent domain matters, tort and personal injury defense, and construction litigation; experience in pre-trial discovery, including taking and defending percipient and expert witness depositions; and drafting and arguing pre-trial motions, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment.
Benefits
Please access this link to the CalHR Benefit Summary for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California:
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx