Civil Rights Enforcement Section, Deputy Attorn...

Closing Date: 31st May, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
The Civil Rights Enforcement Section (CRES) handles a broad range of significant Civil Rights and constitutional law matters on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California. Assignments may include: proactively planning, organizing, managing, and conducting large scale investigations and civil litigation, often on cutting edge, novel issues of law and fact; researching complex legal issues and authoring amicus curiae briefs on emerging constitutional rights, civil liberties, and federalism issues; engaging with other governmental agencies, Civil Rights organizations, advocates and members of the public; providing advice on sensitive and high-profile matters to the Attorney General, other high level state officials and agencies, and other sections and divisions of the California Department of Justice (Cal DOJ); reviewing and analyzing proposed state legislation; preparing informational materials for the public; and developing model policies, trainings, and best practices for state and local agencies to implement state law and policy.
Under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General of CRES, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General supervises the work of Deputy Attorneys General in CRES working on general Civil Rights matters; advises the Attorney General and Executive Staff on significant policy matters related to Civil Rights policy; spearheads initiatives; handles general administrative matters; actively participates in the interview and selection process for Deputy Attorneys General; directs and engages in community and stakeholder outreach; and performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to the supervision of investigations, litigation, trials, writs, and appeals, requiring the highest level of independent judgment. This advertisement is seeking applicants to focus on the following issue areas: children's rights, constitutional policing, racial justice, and general Civil Rights work. In your cover letter, applicants are required to explain their specific interests and qualifications in one or more of these areas and how you would approach supervising this work in CRES.
Working Conditions:
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to report in-person every second and fourth Thursday of each month. Additional travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances or meetings.

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