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Description:
Job Description and Duties:The Native American and Tribal Affairs (NATA) section provides legal representation and advice in litigation, administrative, transactional, tribal-state compact, and other matters involving Native American law and state and federal gambling laws. This includes consulting with the Attorney General, other Department of Justice sections, and other federal, state, and local agencies. NATA's principal clients are the Governor, the Bureau of Gambling Control, the California Gambling Control Commission, and the Native American Heritage Commission. The section's matters involve important state policy issues and are of particular interest to the affected communities, news media, and the Governor's office.
Deputies in NATA work on a broad range of significant legal matters for the Attorney General and its client agencies involving Indian law and/or gambling law, including negotiations for tribal-state class III gaming compacts, state-regulated gambling in non-tribal gambling establishments, civil and criminal jurisdiction on tribal lands, tribal cultural resource protection, civil litigation, government-to-government consultation, and the legal relationships between Native American organizations and the State. NATA Deputies must be able to handle sensitive matters, employ excellent research and writing skills, and possess the ability to negotiate in a challenging environment.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23502186&name=NATACombinedDS.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Depending on work location, this is a hybrid or remote telework position under current DOJ telework policy, subject to modification. Some in-office attendance may be required. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings or other occasional operational needs.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Department Information:
Special Requirements:
- Deputy Attorney General III
- Deputy Attorney General
- Deputy Attorney General IV
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Department Information:
- These positions are located in the Division of Public Rights, Native American and Tribal Affairs section and may be filled in either San Diego, Sacramento or Oakland. Please list your preferred locations in your cover letter.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General's website at http://www.oag.ca.gov.
- If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application,please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.
- Please visit our new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.
Special Requirements:
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar.
- If you submit your application by mail, please contact the HR consultants to confirm it has been received.
- Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-432325) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.
- Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at:
- https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply
- Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
- Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: Attorney Examination
- DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
- DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
Desirable Qualifications:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
It is desirable but not expected for candidates to have a background in Native American law or state and federal gambling laws. NATA will strongly consider candidates with a litigation background. The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic legal thinker, a self-starter, hard-working, and intellectually curious. Candidates should possess strong analytical, research, writing and verbal communication skills, good judgment, the flexibility to pivot to new projects, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Candidates should have the ability to work closely and cooperatively with superiors, peers, subordinates and client agency representatives, and be proficient in using Microsoft Word. Candidates should be able to function independently and contribute to team assignments.
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