City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT MULTIPLE OPEN POSITIONS - DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GENERAL COUNSEL DIVISION MUNICIPAL LAW BRANCH ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $115,682 - 221,386 POSITION: There are multiple open positions for Deputy City Attorney in the General Counsel Division of the Municipal Law Branch. SECTION: The General Counsel Division serves as counsel to the City’s officers and various departments, including the Mayor, City Council, Controller, City Clerk, City Ethics Commission, Animal Services, Convention Center, Cultural Affairs, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (including the City’s Neighborhood Councils), El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument Authority, General Services, Information Technology Agency, Library, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Transportation, and the Zoo. Division attorneys also serve as counsel to the Commissions of the above-referenced Departments as well as staff City Council and Council Committee meetings having subject matter jurisdiction over the work of those Departments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In serving as general counsel for City officers and departments, the attorneys selected for these positions will be expected to provide oral and written advice on a myriad of issues, such as statutory and Constitutional interpretation and application (e.g., Ralph M. Brown Act, conflict of interest laws, election laws, the Public Records Act, First Amendment issues), and liability assessment and risk management. The attorneys will also review, edit, draft and negotiate contracts and other transactional documents, frequently involving highly complex transactions. Similarly, the attorneys will be expected to provide advice on all aspects of the City’s public procurement and competitive bidding procedures, as well as all applicable codes and laws governing City contracts. Further, the attorneys may be required to staff City Council and Council Committee meetings on behalf of the office as well as serve as counsel to the City’s various boards and commissions. The attorneys will also be responsible for the development and drafting of ordinances and will be required to prepare advisory opinions or legal memoranda on issues of significance to the City leadership. Additionally, the General Counsel Division handles specialized litigation relating to City Departments and City ordinances and the selected attorneys may be asked to support those litigation efforts. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional qualifications include: Minimum three years of experience in the practice of law; Strong communication skills; Strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law; Demonstrated abilities to exercise sound judgment; and Ability to work effectively with governmental agencies, public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public. The following qualifications are highly desirable: Experience advising legislative bodies, including knowledge of the California Public Records Act, Brown Act and conflict of interest laws; Knowledge of the City Charter and City Administrative Code; Experience drafting local ordinances and knowledge of the City Charter; and Experience in public contracting, especially with professional service contracts for public entities WRITING SAMPLE: Candidates are required to submit a writing sample personally composed by the applicant in the last two years. PROBATION: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21- 0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Attorneys interested in applying should submit their resume, writing sample and cover letter in ONE (1) PDF FILE, indicating “DCA - GENERAL COUNSEL, Job # 3277 (YOUR CALIFORNIA BAR NUMBER)” in the subject line to: atty.recruit@lacity.org. Recruitment is ongoing until all positions are filled. Selected applicants may be invited to interview. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated Category 1 in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office Conflict of Interest Code How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Attorneys interested in applying should submit their resume, writing sample and cover letter in ONE (1) PDF FILE, indicating “DCA - GENERAL COUNSEL, Job # 3277 (YOUR CALIFORNIA BAR NUMBER)” in the subject line to: atty.recruit@lacity.org. Recruitment is ongoing until all positions are filled. Selected applicants may be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 7/27/23
May 26, 2023
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT MULTIPLE OPEN POSITIONS - DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GENERAL COUNSEL DIVISION MUNICIPAL LAW BRANCH ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $115,682 - 221,386 POSITION: There are multiple open positions for Deputy City Attorney in the General Counsel Division of the Municipal Law Branch. SECTION: The General Counsel Division serves as counsel to the City’s officers and various departments, including the Mayor, City Council, Controller, City Clerk, City Ethics Commission, Animal Services, Convention Center, Cultural Affairs, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (including the City’s Neighborhood Councils), El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument Authority, General Services, Information Technology Agency, Library, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Transportation, and the Zoo. Division attorneys also serve as counsel to the Commissions of the above-referenced Departments as well as staff City Council and Council Committee meetings having subject matter jurisdiction over the work of those Departments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In serving as general counsel for City officers and departments, the attorneys selected for these positions will be expected to provide oral and written advice on a myriad of issues, such as statutory and Constitutional interpretation and application (e.g., Ralph M. Brown Act, conflict of interest laws, election laws, the Public Records Act, First Amendment issues), and liability assessment and risk management. The attorneys will also review, edit, draft and negotiate contracts and other transactional documents, frequently involving highly complex transactions. Similarly, the attorneys will be expected to provide advice on all aspects of the City’s public procurement and competitive bidding procedures, as well as all applicable codes and laws governing City contracts. Further, the attorneys may be required to staff City Council and Council Committee meetings on behalf of the office as well as serve as counsel to the City’s various boards and commissions. The attorneys will also be responsible for the development and drafting of ordinances and will be required to prepare advisory opinions or legal memoranda on issues of significance to the City leadership. Additionally, the General Counsel Division handles specialized litigation relating to City Departments and City ordinances and the selected attorneys may be asked to support those litigation efforts. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional qualifications include: Minimum three years of experience in the practice of law; Strong communication skills; Strong research and writing skills in complex areas of law; Demonstrated abilities to exercise sound judgment; and Ability to work effectively with governmental agencies, public officials, departmental personnel, and members of the public. The following qualifications are highly desirable: Experience advising legislative bodies, including knowledge of the California Public Records Act, Brown Act and conflict of interest laws; Knowledge of the City Charter and City Administrative Code; Experience drafting local ordinances and knowledge of the City Charter; and Experience in public contracting, especially with professional service contracts for public entities WRITING SAMPLE: Candidates are required to submit a writing sample personally composed by the applicant in the last two years. PROBATION: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21- 0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Attorneys interested in applying should submit their resume, writing sample and cover letter in ONE (1) PDF FILE, indicating “DCA - GENERAL COUNSEL, Job # 3277 (YOUR CALIFORNIA BAR NUMBER)” in the subject line to: atty.recruit@lacity.org. Recruitment is ongoing until all positions are filled. Selected applicants may be invited to interview. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated Category 1 in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office Conflict of Interest Code How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Attorneys interested in applying should submit their resume, writing sample and cover letter in ONE (1) PDF FILE, indicating “DCA - GENERAL COUNSEL, Job # 3277 (YOUR CALIFORNIA BAR NUMBER)” in the subject line to: atty.recruit@lacity.org. Recruitment is ongoing until all positions are filled. Selected applicants may be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 7/27/23
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GENERAL LITIGATION DIVISION CIVIL LITIGATION BRANCH ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $115,682 - $221,386 SUMMARY : The City Attorney’s Office offers a range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues. The effectiveness of the City Attorney’s Office depends upon the continued recruitment and hiring of excellent and diverse legal talent. We recognize the need for attorneys of varied backgrounds and skills, and offer an inclusive environment that relies on diverse perspectives to ensure that we effectively serve the people of Los Angeles. We also offer competitive benefits and working arrangements including a telework program. POSITION : There is an opening for a Deputy City Attorney in the General Litigation Division of the Civil Litigation Branch. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Attorneys with the General Litigation Division defend the City of Los Angeles and its employees in civil tort litigation, particularly in personal injury and property damage actions. The cases involve allegations of dangerous condition of public property or negligence. The dangerous condition matters include roadway design, sewer backup, traffic engineering principles, trip and falls, and governmental immunities. Substantial knowledge of medical conditions is required since many matters involve catastrophic injuries. The negligence matters primarily involve allegations of negligent driving by City employees that have resulted in traffic collisions. The primary venue for General Litigation is in Superior Courts throughout Los Angeles County as well as surrounding counties, although some Federal Court litigation is involved. The attorneys in this position are responsible for their own case intake, filing initial pleadings, motion work, discovery, settlement conferences, expert discovery and trial. The attorney must be willing and able to conduct trials alone or with co-counsel. QUALIFICATIONS : Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include: • Five (5) years criminal or civil trial experience, or general litigation experience; • A sincere desire to vigorously litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages; and • Strong verbal communication and writing skills and ability to exercise sound judgment. The following qualifications are highly desirable: • Experience in representing governmental entities in Tort Litigation. • Ability to interact with public officials, city departments as well as the public. • Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology. WRITING SAMPLE : Applicants are required to submit a writing sample. PROBATION : Appointment to these exempt positions (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . APPLICATION AND DEADLINE : Attorneys interested in applying should submit their resume, cover letter, and a writing sample in ONE (1) PDF FILE via email only to atty.recruit@lacity.org ; indicating in the subject line, “ DCA - GENERAL LITIGATION DIVISION .” Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. CONFLICT OF INTEREST : This position is designated Category 4 on Schedule B of the Conflict-of-Interest Code. How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE : Attorneys interested in applying should submit their resume, cover letter, and a writing sample in ONE (1) PDF FILE via email only to atty.recruit@lacity.org ; indicating in the subject line, “ DCA - GENERAL LITIGATION DIVISION .” Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 7/18/23
Apr 18, 2023
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY GENERAL LITIGATION DIVISION CIVIL LITIGATION BRANCH ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $115,682 - $221,386 SUMMARY : The City Attorney’s Office offers a range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues. The effectiveness of the City Attorney’s Office depends upon the continued recruitment and hiring of excellent and diverse legal talent. We recognize the need for attorneys of varied backgrounds and skills, and offer an inclusive environment that relies on diverse perspectives to ensure that we effectively serve the people of Los Angeles. We also offer competitive benefits and working arrangements including a telework program. POSITION : There is an opening for a Deputy City Attorney in the General Litigation Division of the Civil Litigation Branch. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Attorneys with the General Litigation Division defend the City of Los Angeles and its employees in civil tort litigation, particularly in personal injury and property damage actions. The cases involve allegations of dangerous condition of public property or negligence. The dangerous condition matters include roadway design, sewer backup, traffic engineering principles, trip and falls, and governmental immunities. Substantial knowledge of medical conditions is required since many matters involve catastrophic injuries. The negligence matters primarily involve allegations of negligent driving by City employees that have resulted in traffic collisions. The primary venue for General Litigation is in Superior Courts throughout Los Angeles County as well as surrounding counties, although some Federal Court litigation is involved. The attorneys in this position are responsible for their own case intake, filing initial pleadings, motion work, discovery, settlement conferences, expert discovery and trial. The attorney must be willing and able to conduct trials alone or with co-counsel. QUALIFICATIONS : Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include: • Five (5) years criminal or civil trial experience, or general litigation experience; • A sincere desire to vigorously litigate cases through pretrial and trial stages; and • Strong verbal communication and writing skills and ability to exercise sound judgment. The following qualifications are highly desirable: • Experience in representing governmental entities in Tort Litigation. • Ability to interact with public officials, city departments as well as the public. • Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology. WRITING SAMPLE : Applicants are required to submit a writing sample. PROBATION : Appointment to these exempt positions (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . APPLICATION AND DEADLINE : Attorneys interested in applying should submit their resume, cover letter, and a writing sample in ONE (1) PDF FILE via email only to atty.recruit@lacity.org ; indicating in the subject line, “ DCA - GENERAL LITIGATION DIVISION .” Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. CONFLICT OF INTEREST : This position is designated Category 4 on Schedule B of the Conflict-of-Interest Code. How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE : Attorneys interested in applying should submit their resume, cover letter, and a writing sample in ONE (1) PDF FILE via email only to atty.recruit@lacity.org ; indicating in the subject line, “ DCA - GENERAL LITIGATION DIVISION .” Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 7/18/23
CITY OF OAKLAND, CA
Oakland, California, United States
The Position SALARY Deputy City Attorney III $12,558.72 - $15,420.32 Monthly $150,704.64 - $185,043.84 Annually Deputy City Attorney IV $13,847.46 - $17,000.61 Monthly $166,169.52 - $204,007.32 Annually The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. The City of Oakland is seeking a highly-skilled Deputy City Attorney III or Deputy City Attorney IV to join our team! The Office of the City Attorney seeks an attorney to help the City of Oakland maintain and improve its infrastructure and preserve a clean, safe environment that all Oaklanders can use and enjoy. Alongside the rest of our General Government & Finance Team, the incumbent will work closely with various City leaders, departments, and bodies, including the Public Works Department, Department of Transportation, City Administrator, and City Council, on a wide range of public-improvement matters. Duties may include, but will not be limited to, providing legal advice and review related to: public bidding and contracting, construction, capital improvements, franchise negotiations and agreements, and federal grant agreements and regulations. The ideal candidate will be experienced in one or more of the following: public bidding and contracting, construction, capital improvements, franchise negotiations and agreements, and federal grant agreements and regulations. Experience in municipal bond and finance law, open meetings laws, public records, information technology contracts, and/or parliamentary procedure is a plus. Candidates must have excellent writing and oral presentation skills. The incumbent may receive general supervision from a Deputy City Attorney V, Special Counsel, Chief Assistant City Attorney or the City Attorney. The City Attorney may assign the selected attorney to new, additional or different duties or practice areas in litigation, advice or transactional work. About the Office The City Attorney’s Office provides advice and counsel to the Mayor, City Council, and all City departments, boards and commissions in a wide variety of areas spanning the range of municipal law, including but not limited to, land use, real estate, personnel, elections, conflicts of interest, municipal finance, retirement, housing, public contracting and economic development. The City Attorney’s Office also advocates for the City’s interests in claims and lawsuits litigated in state or federal court, including high-value personal injury cases, complex civil rights actions, breach of contract, personnel disputes, eminent domain actions, inverse condemnation and alleged Constitutional violations. The Office has approximately 82 employees and three legal divisions: Advisory Division; Affirmative Litigation, Innovation & Enforcement Division; and General & Complex Litigation Division (Defense). The work is high profile, dynamic, collaborative, and complex. And the work is of vital importance to the City’s realization of its progressive and cutting-edge policies and programs, and to the City’s delivery of services to Oakland’s residents and businesses. This position is represented by the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21. Incumbents may receive general supervision from a Deputy City Attorney V, Special Counsel, Chief Assistant City Attorney, or the City Attorney. This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received. * Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland Examples of Duties Performs legal research, interprets and applies laws and court decisions; prepares opinions for departments, programs and activities. Prepares and reviews legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents; revise such documents as necessary to meet legal standards. Investigates claims and complaints by or against the City; recommends action to be taken; prepares cases for hearing; represents the City in such hearings. Acts in an advisory capacity at meetings of City Council, City boards and commissions; advises City departments on legal matters. Prepares forms of court pleadings and ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, options and permits. Prepares and reviews briefs for appellant courts and administrative boards. Represents the City in litigation brought by or against the City; prepares cases for trial, hearings and arbitration. Meets and negotiates with outside parties in matters arising out of claims, property transactions and other City business. May serve as the City Attorney or the Assistant City Attorney in their absence. Minimum Requirements for Application The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification. Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Law. Experience: D C A III - Two years of increasingly responsible work experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney II in the City of Oakland. D C A IV - Five years of increasingly responsible work experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney III in the City of Oakland. License or Certificate / Other Requirements: A member in good standing of the California State Bar. Incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours or work, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Selected individuals will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License during City employment or demonstrate the ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner. Additional Skills that are Desirable Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese and/or Mandarin. Working knowledge of municipal, state and federal laws affecting City governance. Knowledge of: Municipal, state and federal laws, ordinances and codes affecting City government. Legal research methods. Public contact and community relations. Local court rules and procedures. The principles of supervision and training. Ability to: Interpret and apply various government codes and ordinances. Conduct research on legal problems; prepare sound legal opinions. Analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents. Present cases in court and administrative proceedings. Provide professional leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to assigned staff. Handle stressful or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with City officials, representatives of outside agencies and the public. Complete varied assignments within a narrow time frame. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Supplemental Information Benefits The City of Oakland offers an excellent salary and benefits package. The benefits package includes: Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement. Dental plan and orthodontics for employee and dependents. Vision plan for employee and dependents. Health plan fully or partially-paid, depending on your plan choice. Life insurance. Disability insurance. Management leave, vacation leave, sick leave and holidays. Deferred compensation plan. Professional Development Allowance. Telecommuting opportunities. HOW TO APPLY Submit a cover letter and resume by email to: jobs@oaklandcityattorney.org Candidates selected to proceed in the hiring process will be asked to submit additional information (e.g., a writing sample, references, answers to supplemental questions, and a formal City of Oakland employment application). This job announcement and additional employment information including the application form is available on-line at: www.oaklandcityattorney.org The office of the City Attorney conducts background checks of candidates, prior to the issuance of an unconditional letter of employment. The investigation includes screening of the applicants' criminal case (State and Federal), civil case (State) and national sex offender history. The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer. The City complies with all Federal, State and local laws mandating Equal Employment Opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*: • CalPERS Medical • Dental • Vision • Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu • Flexible Spending Accounts • Commuter Benefits • Group & Supplemental Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) • Pension Benefits • Deferred Compensation * Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements
Mar 03, 2023
Full Time
The Position SALARY Deputy City Attorney III $12,558.72 - $15,420.32 Monthly $150,704.64 - $185,043.84 Annually Deputy City Attorney IV $13,847.46 - $17,000.61 Monthly $166,169.52 - $204,007.32 Annually The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. The City of Oakland is seeking a highly-skilled Deputy City Attorney III or Deputy City Attorney IV to join our team! The Office of the City Attorney seeks an attorney to help the City of Oakland maintain and improve its infrastructure and preserve a clean, safe environment that all Oaklanders can use and enjoy. Alongside the rest of our General Government & Finance Team, the incumbent will work closely with various City leaders, departments, and bodies, including the Public Works Department, Department of Transportation, City Administrator, and City Council, on a wide range of public-improvement matters. Duties may include, but will not be limited to, providing legal advice and review related to: public bidding and contracting, construction, capital improvements, franchise negotiations and agreements, and federal grant agreements and regulations. The ideal candidate will be experienced in one or more of the following: public bidding and contracting, construction, capital improvements, franchise negotiations and agreements, and federal grant agreements and regulations. Experience in municipal bond and finance law, open meetings laws, public records, information technology contracts, and/or parliamentary procedure is a plus. Candidates must have excellent writing and oral presentation skills. The incumbent may receive general supervision from a Deputy City Attorney V, Special Counsel, Chief Assistant City Attorney or the City Attorney. The City Attorney may assign the selected attorney to new, additional or different duties or practice areas in litigation, advice or transactional work. About the Office The City Attorney’s Office provides advice and counsel to the Mayor, City Council, and all City departments, boards and commissions in a wide variety of areas spanning the range of municipal law, including but not limited to, land use, real estate, personnel, elections, conflicts of interest, municipal finance, retirement, housing, public contracting and economic development. The City Attorney’s Office also advocates for the City’s interests in claims and lawsuits litigated in state or federal court, including high-value personal injury cases, complex civil rights actions, breach of contract, personnel disputes, eminent domain actions, inverse condemnation and alleged Constitutional violations. The Office has approximately 82 employees and three legal divisions: Advisory Division; Affirmative Litigation, Innovation & Enforcement Division; and General & Complex Litigation Division (Defense). The work is high profile, dynamic, collaborative, and complex. And the work is of vital importance to the City’s realization of its progressive and cutting-edge policies and programs, and to the City’s delivery of services to Oakland’s residents and businesses. This position is represented by the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21. Incumbents may receive general supervision from a Deputy City Attorney V, Special Counsel, Chief Assistant City Attorney, or the City Attorney. This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902. This is a continuous recruitment. This recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received. * Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland Examples of Duties Performs legal research, interprets and applies laws and court decisions; prepares opinions for departments, programs and activities. Prepares and reviews legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents; revise such documents as necessary to meet legal standards. Investigates claims and complaints by or against the City; recommends action to be taken; prepares cases for hearing; represents the City in such hearings. Acts in an advisory capacity at meetings of City Council, City boards and commissions; advises City departments on legal matters. Prepares forms of court pleadings and ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, options and permits. Prepares and reviews briefs for appellant courts and administrative boards. Represents the City in litigation brought by or against the City; prepares cases for trial, hearings and arbitration. Meets and negotiates with outside parties in matters arising out of claims, property transactions and other City business. May serve as the City Attorney or the Assistant City Attorney in their absence. Minimum Requirements for Application The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification. Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Law. Experience: D C A III - Two years of increasingly responsible work experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney II in the City of Oakland. D C A IV - Five years of increasingly responsible work experience comparable to a Deputy City Attorney III in the City of Oakland. License or Certificate / Other Requirements: A member in good standing of the California State Bar. Incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to assignments and hours or work, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. Selected individuals will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License during City employment or demonstrate the ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner. Additional Skills that are Desirable Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese and/or Mandarin. Working knowledge of municipal, state and federal laws affecting City governance. Knowledge of: Municipal, state and federal laws, ordinances and codes affecting City government. Legal research methods. Public contact and community relations. Local court rules and procedures. The principles of supervision and training. Ability to: Interpret and apply various government codes and ordinances. Conduct research on legal problems; prepare sound legal opinions. Analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents. Present cases in court and administrative proceedings. Provide professional leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to assigned staff. Handle stressful or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with City officials, representatives of outside agencies and the public. Complete varied assignments within a narrow time frame. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Supplemental Information Benefits The City of Oakland offers an excellent salary and benefits package. The benefits package includes: Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement. Dental plan and orthodontics for employee and dependents. Vision plan for employee and dependents. Health plan fully or partially-paid, depending on your plan choice. Life insurance. Disability insurance. Management leave, vacation leave, sick leave and holidays. Deferred compensation plan. Professional Development Allowance. Telecommuting opportunities. HOW TO APPLY Submit a cover letter and resume by email to: jobs@oaklandcityattorney.org Candidates selected to proceed in the hiring process will be asked to submit additional information (e.g., a writing sample, references, answers to supplemental questions, and a formal City of Oakland employment application). This job announcement and additional employment information including the application form is available on-line at: www.oaklandcityattorney.org The office of the City Attorney conducts background checks of candidates, prior to the issuance of an unconditional letter of employment. The investigation includes screening of the applicants' criminal case (State and Federal), civil case (State) and national sex offender history. The City of Oakland is an EEO/ADA Employer. The City complies with all Federal, State and local laws mandating Equal Employment Opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*: • CalPERS Medical • Dental • Vision • Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu • Flexible Spending Accounts • Commuter Benefits • Group & Supplemental Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) • Pension Benefits • Deferred Compensation * Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY POLICE DISCOVERY SECTION PUBLIC SAFETY GENERAL COUNSEL DIVISION MUNICIPAL LAW BRANCH SALARY RANGE: 115,682 - $221,386 POSITION: Attorney in the Police Discovery Section of the Public Safety General Counsel Division. DIVISION: The Public Safety General Counsel Division serves as general counsel to the Police Department (LAPD), Fire Department (LAFD) and the Emergency Management Department. SECTION: The Police Discovery Section works closely with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to address discovery issues and related matters in both criminal and civil cases. Section attorneys represent the LAPD in responding to Pitchess motions that seek LAPD personnel information. They also assist the LAPD in responding to federal and state subpoenas, various other police-related motions and requests for police personnel and department records. The Police Discovery Section is located on the 14th floor of City Hall. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of Section attorneys include preparing oppositions to Pitchess motions; making numerous appearances in various state and federal courts throughout Los Angeles; preparing motions to quash subpoenas; and handling other related matters and tasks. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include: Five or more years of legal practice in California; Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills; and Strong organizational and problem solving skills. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Law and motion or trial experience; the ability to prioritize and concurrently complete multiple assignments; and experience in dealing with governmental agencies. WRITING SAMPLE: Candidates are required to submit a recent writing sample, of which they were the primary author. PROBATION: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. COVID -19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf. APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Interested attorneys should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter specifying “DCA - POLICE DISCOVERY #3280” in one (1) pdf file via email only to atty.recruit@lacity.org. Selected candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews ongoing until the position is filled. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated Category 1 of the Conflict of Interest Code. How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Interested attorneys should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter specifying “DCA - POLICE DISCOVERY #3280” in one (1) pdf file via email only to atty.recruit@lacity.org. Selected candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews ongoing until the position is filled. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 7/27/23
May 26, 2023
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY POLICE DISCOVERY SECTION PUBLIC SAFETY GENERAL COUNSEL DIVISION MUNICIPAL LAW BRANCH SALARY RANGE: 115,682 - $221,386 POSITION: Attorney in the Police Discovery Section of the Public Safety General Counsel Division. DIVISION: The Public Safety General Counsel Division serves as general counsel to the Police Department (LAPD), Fire Department (LAFD) and the Emergency Management Department. SECTION: The Police Discovery Section works closely with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to address discovery issues and related matters in both criminal and civil cases. Section attorneys represent the LAPD in responding to Pitchess motions that seek LAPD personnel information. They also assist the LAPD in responding to federal and state subpoenas, various other police-related motions and requests for police personnel and department records. The Police Discovery Section is located on the 14th floor of City Hall. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of Section attorneys include preparing oppositions to Pitchess motions; making numerous appearances in various state and federal courts throughout Los Angeles; preparing motions to quash subpoenas; and handling other related matters and tasks. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California. Additional requirements include: Five or more years of legal practice in California; Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills; and Strong organizational and problem solving skills. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Law and motion or trial experience; the ability to prioritize and concurrently complete multiple assignments; and experience in dealing with governmental agencies. WRITING SAMPLE: Candidates are required to submit a recent writing sample, of which they were the primary author. PROBATION: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a two (2) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two (2) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. COVID -19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf. APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Interested attorneys should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter specifying “DCA - POLICE DISCOVERY #3280” in one (1) pdf file via email only to atty.recruit@lacity.org. Selected candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews ongoing until the position is filled. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated Category 1 of the Conflict of Interest Code. How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Interested attorneys should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter specifying “DCA - POLICE DISCOVERY #3280” in one (1) pdf file via email only to atty.recruit@lacity.org. Selected candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews ongoing until the position is filled. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 7/27/23
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY DWP DIVISION - CIVIL LITIGATION SECTION ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $115,682 - $221,386 SUMMARY: The City Attorney’s Office offers a range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues. The effectiveness of the City Attorney’s Office depends upon the continued recruitment and hiring of excellent and diverse legal talent. We recognize the need for attorneys of varied backgrounds and skills, and offer an inclusive environment that relies on diverse perspectives to ensure that we effectively serve the people of Los Angeles. We also offer competitive benefits and working arrangements including a telework program. POSITION: Litigation attorney in its Civil Litigation (Tort) Section. SECTION: The DWP Division serves as counsel to the Department of Water & Power (DWP), its officers and employees, and the Board of Water & Power Commissioners. The Civil Litigation (Tort) Section representing the DWP in it civil liability claims and litigation. The practice is active, interesting, and includes a large variety of civil liability claims and cases. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties of this position will include the aggressively defending the DWP, its officers, employees, and Board members regarding civil liability (tort) claims and litigation; advising and representing the DWP and its personnel on procedures to reduce claim and litigation exposure, and handling collection matters on behalf of the DWP involving damages to its property and reimbursable expenditures. QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications: Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California, three years’ experience in civil trial preparation and actual trial experience in the Superior Court (both limited and unlimited jurisdictions), knowledge regarding the California Government Code and its application to public entities; an understanding of claims for damages and claims procedures; and mediation and/or arbitration experience. The following qualifications are highly desirable: ?Demonstrated extensive research and writing skills; ?Strong oral communication skills; ?Inverse condemnation defense experience; ?Litigation knowledge regarding dangerous condition of public property matters; ?Experience with municipal law; ?Experience in effectively dealing with public officials, departmental personnel and members of the public and, ?Personal injury and property damage defense. WRITING SAMPLE: Candidates are required to submit a recent writing sample. PROBATION: Appointment to these exempt positions (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf. APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Attorneys interested in applying should submit in ONE (1) PDF FILE the following documents: cover letter specifying DCA - DWP - CIVIL LITIGATION, resume, and writing sample to atty.recruit@lacity.org Hiring is ongoing until position is filled. Selected applicants will be invited to interview. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated Category 12 on Schedule B of the Conflict of Interest Code. How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Attorneys interested in applying should submit in ONE (1) PDF FILE the following documents: cover letter specifying DCA - DWP - CIVIL LITIGATION, resume, and writing sample to atty.recruit@lacity.org Hiring is ongoing until position is filled. Selected applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 7/18/23
Jan 25, 2023
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY DWP DIVISION - CIVIL LITIGATION SECTION ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $115,682 - $221,386 SUMMARY: The City Attorney’s Office offers a range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues. The effectiveness of the City Attorney’s Office depends upon the continued recruitment and hiring of excellent and diverse legal talent. We recognize the need for attorneys of varied backgrounds and skills, and offer an inclusive environment that relies on diverse perspectives to ensure that we effectively serve the people of Los Angeles. We also offer competitive benefits and working arrangements including a telework program. POSITION: Litigation attorney in its Civil Litigation (Tort) Section. SECTION: The DWP Division serves as counsel to the Department of Water & Power (DWP), its officers and employees, and the Board of Water & Power Commissioners. The Civil Litigation (Tort) Section representing the DWP in it civil liability claims and litigation. The practice is active, interesting, and includes a large variety of civil liability claims and cases. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties of this position will include the aggressively defending the DWP, its officers, employees, and Board members regarding civil liability (tort) claims and litigation; advising and representing the DWP and its personnel on procedures to reduce claim and litigation exposure, and handling collection matters on behalf of the DWP involving damages to its property and reimbursable expenditures. QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications: Applicants for this position must have a license to practice law in all of the courts in the State of California, three years’ experience in civil trial preparation and actual trial experience in the Superior Court (both limited and unlimited jurisdictions), knowledge regarding the California Government Code and its application to public entities; an understanding of claims for damages and claims procedures; and mediation and/or arbitration experience. The following qualifications are highly desirable: ?Demonstrated extensive research and writing skills; ?Strong oral communication skills; ?Inverse condemnation defense experience; ?Litigation knowledge regarding dangerous condition of public property matters; ?Experience with municipal law; ?Experience in effectively dealing with public officials, departmental personnel and members of the public and, ?Personal injury and property damage defense. WRITING SAMPLE: Candidates are required to submit a recent writing sample. PROBATION: Appointment to these exempt positions (non-Civil-Service) will be subject to a two year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the two year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf. APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Attorneys interested in applying should submit in ONE (1) PDF FILE the following documents: cover letter specifying DCA - DWP - CIVIL LITIGATION, resume, and writing sample to atty.recruit@lacity.org Hiring is ongoing until position is filled. Selected applicants will be invited to interview. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated Category 12 on Schedule B of the Conflict of Interest Code. How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Attorneys interested in applying should submit in ONE (1) PDF FILE the following documents: cover letter specifying DCA - DWP - CIVIL LITIGATION, resume, and writing sample to atty.recruit@lacity.org Hiring is ongoing until position is filled. Selected applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 7/18/23
City of Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, California, United States
DESCRIPTION The responsibilities of the City Attorney’s Office include attending all regular, special, and adjourned meetings of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency, Palmdale Civic Authority, Housing Authority, Industrial Development Authority, Airport Authority, Planning Commission, Mobile Home Rent Control Board, Library Board of Trustees, and hearings; draft or review all ordinances, resolutions, and agreements for the City Council and its agencies, boards, and commissions; coordinate all pending litigation; be available at all times to consult and advise on legal matters for the City Council, City Manager, or City staff; and supervise insurance and risk management matters. The City Attorney serves as chief legal counsel and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Attorney provides sound legal advice to the Council, departments, and boards and commissions on significant policy, project, real estate and property acquisition, and financial matters; attends all regular City Council meetings; and drafts or reviews ordinances, orders, and resolutions that come before the elected body. Work is performed under the direction of the City Council with frequent day-to-day involvement of the City Manager. The City Attorney advises the City Manager and departments on legal affairs of the City, and drafts and reviews contracts, agreements, letters, and other legal documents. The City Attorney provides legal counsel on a broad range of issues that include code compliance, economic development, election law, zoning and land use, procurement and contracts, safety force issues, public records, municipal finance, and general municipal law. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Mayor and City Council by quickly establishing trust, ensuring effective communication, and proactively providing sound legal advice. • Develop an understanding of the organization, culture, structure, and initiatives. • Effectively partner with the City Manager and department directors to understand operational issues that may have legal implications and provide legal assistance. • Quickly come up to speed on all legal aspects of current projects and initiatives. • Strategically oversee outside counsel providing complex advice on litigation to ensure the City remains on solid legal ground. • Maintain a collaborative team environment, provide consistent leadership, delegate appropriately, and most importantly, empower staff. • Strategically plan and proactively prepare for future staffing needs. EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE Experience: Ten years of experience in the practice of law is required, five or more years in the practice of municipal law is desirable, ideally with a successful track record as a City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney, or experience in a private law firm advising municipal governments on a full range of municipal services, or a similar role in an equivalent organization. Education: Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. License: Active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license and legally required vehicle insurance. Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the city's driving policy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, thrive in a high-performance organization, and possess a collaborative style that supports transparency, innovation, and community engagement. Important to the City Council, the top candidate will demonstrate the ability to craft simple solutions that allow the Council and administration to move initiatives forward. The City Attorney will be an inclusive and thoughtful legal advisor who listens first, seeks input, and then consistently presents legal options for consideration, allowing for a thorough analysis of an issue. With broad legal experience, the candidate will be able to evaluate controversial situations and present options in a clear and concise fashion. The City Council and City Manager appreciate a City Attorney who is confident in stating a preferred course of action among the options presented to guide policymakers and management in determining the best approach. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to give strong, well-researched, and unbiased legal advice on a wide range of topics. A commitment to public service and the core values of integrity, honesty, equity, and straightforwardness are vital to long-term success in this position. Other desirable attributes include a can-do attitude and knowing when a legal strategy may need to be revisited due to new information or a change in Council policy and direction. The City Council seeks a strategic legal advisor who can operate at a high level yet is very involved in providing practical advice and counsel on operational issues. This position is a working attorney, so the need to be hands-on, perform legal analysis, and do the work is equally important to being at 40,000 feet. WORKING CONDITIONS The City Attorney works in a temperature-controlled office environment with typical office noise. The position requires occasional overtime; however, weekend work and travel are rare. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending and squatting - and the ability to balance legal counsel and public need simultaneously. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds - and always holding the city up to the highest ethical standards. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision - and a strong vision for the future. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching - and the flexibility keen powers of observation. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone - and the emotional intelligence needed to apply the law fairly and with the public good in mind. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise - and the ability to cut through noise to deliver the city of the future. The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home." The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org. BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday. UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application. RESIDENCE within the City is not required. AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources. BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described. A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City. VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours. SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year. RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution. All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs. DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees. CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options. INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis. OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis. MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business. SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution *Benefits can change at any time. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 01, 2023
Full Time
DESCRIPTION The responsibilities of the City Attorney’s Office include attending all regular, special, and adjourned meetings of the City Council, Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency, Palmdale Civic Authority, Housing Authority, Industrial Development Authority, Airport Authority, Planning Commission, Mobile Home Rent Control Board, Library Board of Trustees, and hearings; draft or review all ordinances, resolutions, and agreements for the City Council and its agencies, boards, and commissions; coordinate all pending litigation; be available at all times to consult and advise on legal matters for the City Council, City Manager, or City staff; and supervise insurance and risk management matters. The City Attorney serves as chief legal counsel and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Attorney provides sound legal advice to the Council, departments, and boards and commissions on significant policy, project, real estate and property acquisition, and financial matters; attends all regular City Council meetings; and drafts or reviews ordinances, orders, and resolutions that come before the elected body. Work is performed under the direction of the City Council with frequent day-to-day involvement of the City Manager. The City Attorney advises the City Manager and departments on legal affairs of the City, and drafts and reviews contracts, agreements, letters, and other legal documents. The City Attorney provides legal counsel on a broad range of issues that include code compliance, economic development, election law, zoning and land use, procurement and contracts, safety force issues, public records, municipal finance, and general municipal law. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Mayor and City Council by quickly establishing trust, ensuring effective communication, and proactively providing sound legal advice. • Develop an understanding of the organization, culture, structure, and initiatives. • Effectively partner with the City Manager and department directors to understand operational issues that may have legal implications and provide legal assistance. • Quickly come up to speed on all legal aspects of current projects and initiatives. • Strategically oversee outside counsel providing complex advice on litigation to ensure the City remains on solid legal ground. • Maintain a collaborative team environment, provide consistent leadership, delegate appropriately, and most importantly, empower staff. • Strategically plan and proactively prepare for future staffing needs. EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE Experience: Ten years of experience in the practice of law is required, five or more years in the practice of municipal law is desirable, ideally with a successful track record as a City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney, or experience in a private law firm advising municipal governments on a full range of municipal services, or a similar role in an equivalent organization. Education: Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. License: Active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license and legally required vehicle insurance. Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the city's driving policy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, thrive in a high-performance organization, and possess a collaborative style that supports transparency, innovation, and community engagement. Important to the City Council, the top candidate will demonstrate the ability to craft simple solutions that allow the Council and administration to move initiatives forward. The City Attorney will be an inclusive and thoughtful legal advisor who listens first, seeks input, and then consistently presents legal options for consideration, allowing for a thorough analysis of an issue. With broad legal experience, the candidate will be able to evaluate controversial situations and present options in a clear and concise fashion. The City Council and City Manager appreciate a City Attorney who is confident in stating a preferred course of action among the options presented to guide policymakers and management in determining the best approach. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to give strong, well-researched, and unbiased legal advice on a wide range of topics. A commitment to public service and the core values of integrity, honesty, equity, and straightforwardness are vital to long-term success in this position. Other desirable attributes include a can-do attitude and knowing when a legal strategy may need to be revisited due to new information or a change in Council policy and direction. The City Council seeks a strategic legal advisor who can operate at a high level yet is very involved in providing practical advice and counsel on operational issues. This position is a working attorney, so the need to be hands-on, perform legal analysis, and do the work is equally important to being at 40,000 feet. WORKING CONDITIONS The City Attorney works in a temperature-controlled office environment with typical office noise. The position requires occasional overtime; however, weekend work and travel are rare. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending and squatting - and the ability to balance legal counsel and public need simultaneously. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds - and always holding the city up to the highest ethical standards. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision - and a strong vision for the future. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching - and the flexibility keen powers of observation. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone - and the emotional intelligence needed to apply the law fairly and with the public good in mind. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise - and the ability to cut through noise to deliver the city of the future. The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home." The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org. BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday. UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application. RESIDENCE within the City is not required. AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources. BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described. A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City. VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours. SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year. RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution. All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs. DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees. CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options. INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis. OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis. MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business. SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution *Benefits can change at any time. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
State of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada, United States
Announcement Number: 1455149012 Telephone: 702-486-3420 • Fax: 702-486-3768 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General KYLE E. N. GEORGE First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 555 E. Washington Ave. Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 JESSICA L. ADAIR Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General March 1, 2022 Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIVISION Las Vegas/Reno/Carson City POSITION TITLE: Deputy Attorney General and/or Senior Deputy Attorney General GROSS Salary: Depending on experience, the salary range is: DAG - Employer/Employee Paid PERS $80,638.56-$107,676.00 DAG - Employer Paid PERS $70,198.56-$93,733.00 SDAG - Employer/Employee Paid PERS $108,492.48-$120,344.00 SDAG - Employer Paid PERS $94,419.36-$104,761.00 DUTY STATION AND HOURS: With this position announcement, the Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Deputy Attorney General position. The anticipated work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - though early morning, evening and weekend hours will be required as demanded by the case load. In addition, there can be travel and overnight stay requirements. POSITION STATUS: The position is exempt (FLSA) and serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment with the Attorney General's Office is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS and a fingerprint criminal history check. SUMMARY OF THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIVISION: There are approximately eleven attorneys within the Business & Industry Division handling matters related primarily to the Department of Business and Industry agencies including without limitation, Financial Institutions Division, Mortgage Lending Division, Taxicab Authority and Real Estate Division. The Division also represents the Secretary of State's Office, the Treasurer's Office, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange and the Public Employees Benefits Program. The representation provided by the attorneys in this division routinely involves the prosecution of administrative cases and the resulting Chapter 233B petitions for judicial review. Attorneys in this division also defend state agencies in litigation matters before the district courts and handle appeals. In addition to carrying an active case load, the attorney's field legal questions from public officials and agencies and provide day-to-day legal advice and representation. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: The position of Deputy Attorney General will advise and assist several agency clients, prosecute regulatory violations, assist with review and approval of contracts, act as board counsel and give guidance on open meeting law and regulation-making questions, draft regulations, and represent agencies in judicial review proceedings, litigation and appellate matters. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school is required. Candidates must be admitted to the State Bar of Nevada and be eligible to practice law before all courts, federal and state, in the State of Nevada and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. KNOWLEDGE AND Skills Required: Applicants must have or develop knowledge of administrative law and practice. It is of particular importance for applicants to have or develop a working knowledge of Chapter 233B of the NRS (Nevada's Administrative Procedures Act). The position will require the development of proficiency with regard to the specific statutes and regulations for several clients. The position also requires knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw and Word applications. The position further requires knowledge of the rules and cannons of ethics applicable to the practice of law. Candidates must be highly professional, self-motivated, well-organized, and punctual. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position requires the requisite mobility to work in a typical office setting and to use standard office equipment. The position requires a working knowledge of Westlaw and Word and typing skills sufficient for independent document production. The position requires some travel to client offices, facilities, and the federal and state courts in various parts of Nevada and the nation. The position also requires vision capable of reading extensive printed materials, and material on a standard size computer screen, and unimpaired hearing and speech sufficient to clearly and effectively communicate, in-person and remotely, in and from various venues and locations. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. This Position Announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the position and is not all-inclusive. The successful applicant may be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Interested applicants should submit a resume and writing sample (include how you heard about position) to: Marilyn Millam, Supervising Legal Secretary E-mail: MMillam@ag.nv.gov Alternatively: Office of the Attorney General Attn: Marilyn Millam, Supervising Legal Secretary 555 E. Washington Ave., #3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Apr 02, 2023
Full Time
Announcement Number: 1455149012 Telephone: 702-486-3420 • Fax: 702-486-3768 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General KYLE E. N. GEORGE First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 555 E. Washington Ave. Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 JESSICA L. ADAIR Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General March 1, 2022 Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIVISION Las Vegas/Reno/Carson City POSITION TITLE: Deputy Attorney General and/or Senior Deputy Attorney General GROSS Salary: Depending on experience, the salary range is: DAG - Employer/Employee Paid PERS $80,638.56-$107,676.00 DAG - Employer Paid PERS $70,198.56-$93,733.00 SDAG - Employer/Employee Paid PERS $108,492.48-$120,344.00 SDAG - Employer Paid PERS $94,419.36-$104,761.00 DUTY STATION AND HOURS: With this position announcement, the Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Deputy Attorney General position. The anticipated work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - though early morning, evening and weekend hours will be required as demanded by the case load. In addition, there can be travel and overnight stay requirements. POSITION STATUS: The position is exempt (FLSA) and serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment with the Attorney General's Office is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS and a fingerprint criminal history check. SUMMARY OF THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIVISION: There are approximately eleven attorneys within the Business & Industry Division handling matters related primarily to the Department of Business and Industry agencies including without limitation, Financial Institutions Division, Mortgage Lending Division, Taxicab Authority and Real Estate Division. The Division also represents the Secretary of State's Office, the Treasurer's Office, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange and the Public Employees Benefits Program. The representation provided by the attorneys in this division routinely involves the prosecution of administrative cases and the resulting Chapter 233B petitions for judicial review. Attorneys in this division also defend state agencies in litigation matters before the district courts and handle appeals. In addition to carrying an active case load, the attorney's field legal questions from public officials and agencies and provide day-to-day legal advice and representation. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: The position of Deputy Attorney General will advise and assist several agency clients, prosecute regulatory violations, assist with review and approval of contracts, act as board counsel and give guidance on open meeting law and regulation-making questions, draft regulations, and represent agencies in judicial review proceedings, litigation and appellate matters. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school is required. Candidates must be admitted to the State Bar of Nevada and be eligible to practice law before all courts, federal and state, in the State of Nevada and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. KNOWLEDGE AND Skills Required: Applicants must have or develop knowledge of administrative law and practice. It is of particular importance for applicants to have or develop a working knowledge of Chapter 233B of the NRS (Nevada's Administrative Procedures Act). The position will require the development of proficiency with regard to the specific statutes and regulations for several clients. The position also requires knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw and Word applications. The position further requires knowledge of the rules and cannons of ethics applicable to the practice of law. Candidates must be highly professional, self-motivated, well-organized, and punctual. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position requires the requisite mobility to work in a typical office setting and to use standard office equipment. The position requires a working knowledge of Westlaw and Word and typing skills sufficient for independent document production. The position requires some travel to client offices, facilities, and the federal and state courts in various parts of Nevada and the nation. The position also requires vision capable of reading extensive printed materials, and material on a standard size computer screen, and unimpaired hearing and speech sufficient to clearly and effectively communicate, in-person and remotely, in and from various venues and locations. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. This Position Announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the position and is not all-inclusive. The successful applicant may be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Interested applicants should submit a resume and writing sample (include how you heard about position) to: Marilyn Millam, Supervising Legal Secretary E-mail: MMillam@ag.nv.gov Alternatively: Office of the Attorney General Attn: Marilyn Millam, Supervising Legal Secretary 555 E. Washington Ave., #3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Announcement Number: 79802998 Telephone: 702-486-3420 • Fax: 702-486-3768 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General KYLE E. N. GEORGE First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 555 E. Washington Ave. Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 JESSICA L. ADAIR Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General December 6, 2022 Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIVISION Las Vegas/Reno/Carson City POSITION TITLE: Senior Deputy Attorney General GROSS Salary: Depending on experience, the salary range is: SDAG - Employer/Employee Paid PERS $109,578.24 - $121,547.00 SDAG - Employer Paid PERS $95,379.84 - $105,808.00 DUTY STATION AND HOURS: With this position announcement, the Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Deputy Attorney General position. The anticipated work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - though early morning, evening and weekend hours will be required as demanded by the case load. In addition, there can be travel and overnight stay requirements. POSITION STATUS: Reporting to the First Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General of the Business and Industry Division (BID) is responsible for leading, managing, supervising, training and mentoring a team of Senior and Deputy Attorney Generals within the Nevada Attorney General's Office (AGO). The team consists of nine attorneys, the Chief regularly reports to executive management, maintains knowledge of best practices in the field of administrative agency prosecutions and administrative law, monitors changes in the law and proposes needed legislative changes. BID handles a variety of administrative actions and litigation on behalf of state agencies under the Department of Business and Industry, including the Real Estate Division, Housing Division, Division of Industrial Relations, Financial Institutions Division, Mortgage Lending Division, Employee Management Relations Board, Taxicab Authority, Transportation Authority, and other state agencies, including the Secretary of State's Office, the Treasurer's Office, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, Public Employee Benefit's Program, the Colorado River Commission and the State Board of Equalization. The Chief maintains an active The position is exempt (FLSA) and serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment with the Attorney General's Office is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS and a fingerprint criminal history check. SUMMARY OF THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIVISION: There are approximately eleven attorneys within the Business & Industry Division handling matters related primarily to the Department of Business and Industry agencies including without limitation, Financial Institutions Division, Mortgage Lending Division, Taxicab Authority, Nevada Transportation Authority, Housing Division, Division of Industrial Relations, and Real Estate Division. The Division also represents the Secretary of State's Office, the Treasurer's Office, the State Board of Equalization, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, and the Public Employees Benefits Program. The representation provided by the attorneys in this division routinely involves the prosecution of administrative cases and the resulting Chapter 233B petitions for judicial review. Attorneys in this division also defend state agencies in litigation matters before the district courts and handle appeals. In addition to carrying an active case load, attorneys field legal questions from public officials and agencies and provide day-to-day legal advice and representation. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: The position of Deputy Attorney General will advise and assist several agency clients, prosecute regulatory violations, assist with review and approval of contracts, act as board counsel and give guidance on open meeting law and regulation-making questions, draft regulations, and represent agencies in judicial review proceedings, litigation and appellate matters. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school is required. Candidates must be admitted to the State Bar of Nevada and be eligible to practice law before all courts, federal and state, in the State of Nevada and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. KNOWLEDGE AND Skills Required: Applicants must possess good judgment and significant skills in administrative agency matters, litigation, legal research, writing, verbal communication, analyzing complex legal issues, and maintaining positive relationships with agency clients. The position requires knowledge of substantive law applicable to each BID agency client, administrative law, ethics in government, and open meeting law. Required skills also include planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without the need for supervision, and maintaining knowledge of state and federal procedures and practices. Applicants must be highly professional, honest, well-organized, self-motivated, punctual, and an effective communicator with diverse populations. Prior leadership experience is required. Further, applicants must be comfortable with computer applications/platforms such as Microsoft Word, Westlaw, Zoom, Bluejeans, and Lifesize. Applicants must have or develop knowledge of administrative law and practice. It is of particular importance for applicants to have or develop a working knowledge of Chapter 233B of the NRS (Nevada's Administrative Procedures Act). The position will require the development of proficiency with regard to the specific statutes and regulations for several clients. The position also requires knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw and Word applications. The position further requires knowledge of the rules and cannons of ethics applicable to the practice of law. Candidates must be highly professional, self-motivated, well-organized, and punctual. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position requires the requisite mobility to work in a typical office setting and to use standard office equipment. The position requires a working knowledge of Westlaw and Word and typing skills sufficient for independent document production. The position requires some travel to client offices, facilities, and the federal and state courts in various parts of Nevada and the nation. The position also requires vision capable of reading extensive printed materials, and material on a standard size computer screen, and unimpaired hearing and speech sufficient to clearly and effectively communicate, in-person and remotely, in and from various venues and locations. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. This Position Announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the position and is not all-inclusive. The successful applicant may be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Interested applicants should submit a resume and writing sample (include how you heard about position) to: Marilyn Millam, Supervising Legal Secretary E-mail: MMillam@ag.nv.gov Alternatively: Office of the Attorney General Attn: Marilyn Millam, Supervising Legal Secretary 555 E. Washington Ave., #3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Dec 07, 2022
Full Time
Announcement Number: 79802998 Telephone: 702-486-3420 • Fax: 702-486-3768 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General KYLE E. N. GEORGE First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 555 E. Washington Ave. Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 JESSICA L. ADAIR Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General December 6, 2022 Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIVISION Las Vegas/Reno/Carson City POSITION TITLE: Senior Deputy Attorney General GROSS Salary: Depending on experience, the salary range is: SDAG - Employer/Employee Paid PERS $109,578.24 - $121,547.00 SDAG - Employer Paid PERS $95,379.84 - $105,808.00 DUTY STATION AND HOURS: With this position announcement, the Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Deputy Attorney General position. The anticipated work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - though early morning, evening and weekend hours will be required as demanded by the case load. In addition, there can be travel and overnight stay requirements. POSITION STATUS: Reporting to the First Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General of the Business and Industry Division (BID) is responsible for leading, managing, supervising, training and mentoring a team of Senior and Deputy Attorney Generals within the Nevada Attorney General's Office (AGO). The team consists of nine attorneys, the Chief regularly reports to executive management, maintains knowledge of best practices in the field of administrative agency prosecutions and administrative law, monitors changes in the law and proposes needed legislative changes. BID handles a variety of administrative actions and litigation on behalf of state agencies under the Department of Business and Industry, including the Real Estate Division, Housing Division, Division of Industrial Relations, Financial Institutions Division, Mortgage Lending Division, Employee Management Relations Board, Taxicab Authority, Transportation Authority, and other state agencies, including the Secretary of State's Office, the Treasurer's Office, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, Public Employee Benefit's Program, the Colorado River Commission and the State Board of Equalization. The Chief maintains an active The position is exempt (FLSA) and serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment with the Attorney General's Office is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS and a fingerprint criminal history check. SUMMARY OF THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DIVISION: There are approximately eleven attorneys within the Business & Industry Division handling matters related primarily to the Department of Business and Industry agencies including without limitation, Financial Institutions Division, Mortgage Lending Division, Taxicab Authority, Nevada Transportation Authority, Housing Division, Division of Industrial Relations, and Real Estate Division. The Division also represents the Secretary of State's Office, the Treasurer's Office, the State Board of Equalization, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, and the Public Employees Benefits Program. The representation provided by the attorneys in this division routinely involves the prosecution of administrative cases and the resulting Chapter 233B petitions for judicial review. Attorneys in this division also defend state agencies in litigation matters before the district courts and handle appeals. In addition to carrying an active case load, attorneys field legal questions from public officials and agencies and provide day-to-day legal advice and representation. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: The position of Deputy Attorney General will advise and assist several agency clients, prosecute regulatory violations, assist with review and approval of contracts, act as board counsel and give guidance on open meeting law and regulation-making questions, draft regulations, and represent agencies in judicial review proceedings, litigation and appellate matters. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND BACKGROUND: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school is required. Candidates must be admitted to the State Bar of Nevada and be eligible to practice law before all courts, federal and state, in the State of Nevada and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. KNOWLEDGE AND Skills Required: Applicants must possess good judgment and significant skills in administrative agency matters, litigation, legal research, writing, verbal communication, analyzing complex legal issues, and maintaining positive relationships with agency clients. The position requires knowledge of substantive law applicable to each BID agency client, administrative law, ethics in government, and open meeting law. Required skills also include planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without the need for supervision, and maintaining knowledge of state and federal procedures and practices. Applicants must be highly professional, honest, well-organized, self-motivated, punctual, and an effective communicator with diverse populations. Prior leadership experience is required. Further, applicants must be comfortable with computer applications/platforms such as Microsoft Word, Westlaw, Zoom, Bluejeans, and Lifesize. Applicants must have or develop knowledge of administrative law and practice. It is of particular importance for applicants to have or develop a working knowledge of Chapter 233B of the NRS (Nevada's Administrative Procedures Act). The position will require the development of proficiency with regard to the specific statutes and regulations for several clients. The position also requires knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw and Word applications. The position further requires knowledge of the rules and cannons of ethics applicable to the practice of law. Candidates must be highly professional, self-motivated, well-organized, and punctual. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position requires the requisite mobility to work in a typical office setting and to use standard office equipment. The position requires a working knowledge of Westlaw and Word and typing skills sufficient for independent document production. The position requires some travel to client offices, facilities, and the federal and state courts in various parts of Nevada and the nation. The position also requires vision capable of reading extensive printed materials, and material on a standard size computer screen, and unimpaired hearing and speech sufficient to clearly and effectively communicate, in-person and remotely, in and from various venues and locations. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. This Position Announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the position and is not all-inclusive. The successful applicant may be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Interested applicants should submit a resume and writing sample (include how you heard about position) to: Marilyn Millam, Supervising Legal Secretary E-mail: MMillam@ag.nv.gov Alternatively: Office of the Attorney General Attn: Marilyn Millam, Supervising Legal Secretary 555 E. Washington Ave., #3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
State of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada, United States
Announcement Number: 1467661152 Telephone: 775-684-1100 • Fax: 775-684-1108 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General CRAIG A. NEWBY First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 100 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 January 11, 2023 TERESA BENITEZ- THOMPSON Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS APPROXIMATE GROSS Salary: The salary range is: Employee/Employer Paid: $ 81,452.88 - $108,753.00 (Depending on Experience) Employer Paid: $ 70,908.48 - $ 94,671.00 (Approximate and Depending on Experience) DUTY STATION: Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada DEADLINE: This recruitment will be Open until further notice or until the recruitment satisfies the need of the Agency. This job posting may also be used to fill more than one Deputy Attorney General position. POSITION STATUS: This position is exempt (FLSA) and serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS criminal background and a fingerprint history check. POSITION SUMMARY: This position will serve as a Deputy Attorney General in the Attorney General's Bureau of Litigation, Public Safety Division. It involves handling the defense of lawsuits against the State of Nevada, including State officials, agencies, and employees, with the primary responsibility of providing representation in inmate civil rights lawsuits and legal advice to the Nevada Department of Corrections. This attorney position may also include providing legal representation to other agencies, boards, commissions, officials and employees of the State of Nevada. This position requires the carrying of an active, substantial litigation case load plus other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. This position will provide the successful candidate with a wealth of in-person courtroom experience, ranging from small claims cases through both state and federal district courts. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to potentially work with the appellate team in representing State of Nevada and its employees in the January 11, 2023 appellate courts of Nevada as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: This is primarily a litigation position. A significant amount of the workload will involve representation of the Nevada Department of Corrections and its officials and employees in inmate civil rights litigation instituted in federal and state courts in Nevada. Candidates will be expected to already possess or be capable of developing, a high degree of litigation skill and expertise. Candidates must possess self-motivation and strong organizational skills. The attorney chosen for this position will have superior legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, fully developed public speaking ability, and knowledge of both State and federal court procedures. Candidates must have excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills. The candidate selected for this position will be working in a team-orientated environment in which attorneys and support staff work in concert to best represent the State of Nevada and its agencies. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This position is responsible for maintaining an active litigation caseload. Typically, duties will involve handling all stages of state and federal court litigation, including responsive pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: This position requires knowledge of substantive federal and State law pertaining to prisoners' rights, the rules of civil procedures for the federal and State courts in Nevada, the process for litigating civil rights claims in the federal and State courts in Nevada, and the federal and State rules of evidence. This position also requires knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw, and Word applications relating to the composition and preparation of documents, correspondence and court papers. This position further requires knowledge of the rules of professional responsibility and canons of ethics applicable to the practice of law. Skills Required: Superior litigation skills are desired. Candidates must possess effective legal writing and oral communication skills. Candidates must be capable of developing effective trial advocacy skills relating to the presentation of legal and evidentiary matters. Candidates must be interested in and capable of developing superior analytical ability regarding complex legal issues relating to Constitutional Law, federal and state statutory claims, and common law claims. Required skills also include planning, assignment and review of work of the case load assigned to this position. Candidates must be capable of working as a team on assigned cases. Candidates must be highly professional, well-organized, self- motivated, punctual and prompt, and possess leadership qualities and January 11, 2023 characteristics. Candidates will be expected to contribute effectively to the accomplishments of the goals, objectives, and activities of the Office. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting and use of standard office equipment; working knowledge of Westlaw, Microsoft Word and Outlook; typing and independent document production; and the ability to travel to client offices, facilities, institutions, and the federal and State courts in various parts of the State. This position also requires vision capable of reading extensive printed materials and material on a standard size computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. Accommodation may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate must be admitted to the Bar of the State of Nevada and must also be eligible to practice law before all courts (both federal and State), in the State of Nevada, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Please note that the State of Nevada does not generally pay for bar admission fees. This announcement lists some of the major duties and requirements of the position but is not all-inclusive of the duties and requirements of the position. Candidates may be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop additional job-related knowledge and skills. Interested applicants must submit their cover letter (cover letter should include how you heard about this position), detailed resume, writing sample, and a list of 3 professional references to: Diane Resch, Supervising Legal Secretary 555 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Fax: (702) 486-3773 E-mail: dresch@ag.nv.gov The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Jan 12, 2023
Full Time
Announcement Number: 1467661152 Telephone: 775-684-1100 • Fax: 775-684-1108 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General CRAIG A. NEWBY First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 100 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 January 11, 2023 TERESA BENITEZ- THOMPSON Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS APPROXIMATE GROSS Salary: The salary range is: Employee/Employer Paid: $ 81,452.88 - $108,753.00 (Depending on Experience) Employer Paid: $ 70,908.48 - $ 94,671.00 (Approximate and Depending on Experience) DUTY STATION: Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada DEADLINE: This recruitment will be Open until further notice or until the recruitment satisfies the need of the Agency. This job posting may also be used to fill more than one Deputy Attorney General position. POSITION STATUS: This position is exempt (FLSA) and serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS criminal background and a fingerprint history check. POSITION SUMMARY: This position will serve as a Deputy Attorney General in the Attorney General's Bureau of Litigation, Public Safety Division. It involves handling the defense of lawsuits against the State of Nevada, including State officials, agencies, and employees, with the primary responsibility of providing representation in inmate civil rights lawsuits and legal advice to the Nevada Department of Corrections. This attorney position may also include providing legal representation to other agencies, boards, commissions, officials and employees of the State of Nevada. This position requires the carrying of an active, substantial litigation case load plus other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. This position will provide the successful candidate with a wealth of in-person courtroom experience, ranging from small claims cases through both state and federal district courts. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to potentially work with the appellate team in representing State of Nevada and its employees in the January 11, 2023 appellate courts of Nevada as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: This is primarily a litigation position. A significant amount of the workload will involve representation of the Nevada Department of Corrections and its officials and employees in inmate civil rights litigation instituted in federal and state courts in Nevada. Candidates will be expected to already possess or be capable of developing, a high degree of litigation skill and expertise. Candidates must possess self-motivation and strong organizational skills. The attorney chosen for this position will have superior legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, fully developed public speaking ability, and knowledge of both State and federal court procedures. Candidates must have excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills. The candidate selected for this position will be working in a team-orientated environment in which attorneys and support staff work in concert to best represent the State of Nevada and its agencies. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This position is responsible for maintaining an active litigation caseload. Typically, duties will involve handling all stages of state and federal court litigation, including responsive pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: This position requires knowledge of substantive federal and State law pertaining to prisoners' rights, the rules of civil procedures for the federal and State courts in Nevada, the process for litigating civil rights claims in the federal and State courts in Nevada, and the federal and State rules of evidence. This position also requires knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw, and Word applications relating to the composition and preparation of documents, correspondence and court papers. This position further requires knowledge of the rules of professional responsibility and canons of ethics applicable to the practice of law. Skills Required: Superior litigation skills are desired. Candidates must possess effective legal writing and oral communication skills. Candidates must be capable of developing effective trial advocacy skills relating to the presentation of legal and evidentiary matters. Candidates must be interested in and capable of developing superior analytical ability regarding complex legal issues relating to Constitutional Law, federal and state statutory claims, and common law claims. Required skills also include planning, assignment and review of work of the case load assigned to this position. Candidates must be capable of working as a team on assigned cases. Candidates must be highly professional, well-organized, self- motivated, punctual and prompt, and possess leadership qualities and January 11, 2023 characteristics. Candidates will be expected to contribute effectively to the accomplishments of the goals, objectives, and activities of the Office. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting and use of standard office equipment; working knowledge of Westlaw, Microsoft Word and Outlook; typing and independent document production; and the ability to travel to client offices, facilities, institutions, and the federal and State courts in various parts of the State. This position also requires vision capable of reading extensive printed materials and material on a standard size computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. Accommodation may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate must be admitted to the Bar of the State of Nevada and must also be eligible to practice law before all courts (both federal and State), in the State of Nevada, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Please note that the State of Nevada does not generally pay for bar admission fees. This announcement lists some of the major duties and requirements of the position but is not all-inclusive of the duties and requirements of the position. Candidates may be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop additional job-related knowledge and skills. Interested applicants must submit their cover letter (cover letter should include how you heard about this position), detailed resume, writing sample, and a list of 3 professional references to: Diane Resch, Supervising Legal Secretary 555 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Fax: (702) 486-3773 E-mail: dresch@ag.nv.gov The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
State of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada, United States
Announcement Number: 2019281941 AARON D. FORD Attorney General CRAIG A. NEWBY First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General TERESA BENITEZ- THOMPSON Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 100 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive Bureau of Government Affairs Conservation and Natural Resources POSITION TITLE: Deputy Attorney General GROSS Salary: $81,452.88 - $108,753.00 (Employer/Employee Paid) $70,908.48 - $ 94,671.00 (Employer Paid) DUTY STATION AND HOURS: This position will be located in Carson City. The hours will generally be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., although early morning, evening, and weekend hours may be required. There may be travel and overnight stay required for conferences, working groups, discovery, hearings, trial preparation, and trials outside the Carson/Reno area. This announcement will remain open until position is filled. POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); serves at the will of the Attorney General; employment is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS, and a fingerprint criminal history check. Primary responsibilities include providing legal services, day-to-day advice, and representation to a wide variety of executive branch agencies of State government primarily focused on representation of the Governor's Office of Energy, the Division of Minerals, Nevada State Parks and Forestry Divisions of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Office of Project Management, the Office of the National Guard, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, Nevada Off Highway Telephone: 775-684-1100 • Fax: 775-684-1108 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG ehicle Commission, State Historic Preservation Office and other clients as assigned. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: This position involves a combination of transactional, regulatory and litigation-related tasks with an emphasis on litigation. Applicants with excellent litigation skills are preferred. This position requires an ability to interpret and analyze a variety of statues and regulations, and apply those statues in both regulatory and litigation settings. Litigation tasks will require providing defense representation to various state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, officials, and employees in civil actions commenced in the federal and state courts of Nevada. Candidates are expected to perform with a high degree of skill, responsibility, and self-motivation; possess superior legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, and have knowledge of State and federal court procedures. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This position will be responsible for maintaining an active caseload and client assignment. Duties will include drafting pleadings and papers, conducting legal research, drafting and responding to discovery requests, taking and defending depositions, making court appearances, preparing trail materials, preparing trail witnesses, and trying cases in federal and state courts. Duties will also include some appellate work, such as responding to writs and briefing cases on appeal from the trial courts, and providing legal advice to state clients. Additional duties include drafting and reviewing opinions, regulations, policies, and procedures. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND BACKGROUD: Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to a State Bar in the United States. Candidates who are not admitted to the State Bar of Nevada must take the Nevada Bar Exam within two years of joining the Office. Candidates should have a minimum of three years as a licensed and practicing attorney with two years of litigation experience. Candidates should have a working knowledge of Nevada statues, rules of evidence, local court rules, and appellate procedure. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Applicants must have or develop knowledge of administrative law and practice. It is of particular mportance for applicants to have or develop a working knowledge of Nevada and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This position also requires knowledge and experience sufficient to be able to acquire a working knowledge of federal and state statutes and the common law relation to claims that be asserted against clients in state government and how to defend against claims asserted. This position also desires a knowledge of natural resource law. This position also requires knowledge of computer work processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw and Word applications. This position further requires knowledge of the rules and cannons of ethics to the practice of law. Skills Required: Superior litigation skills are important. Candidates must possess skill in effective legal writing and oral communication, effective trial and appellate advocacy, and presentation of legal and evidentiary matters, superior analytical ability regarding complex legal issues relating to administrative law, constitutional law, federal and state statutory law, and federal and state common law, and skill in the analysis of these laws in establishing strategies in litigating disputes arising under them. Candidates must be highly professional, well-organized, self-motivated, and punctual. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires the requisite mobility to work in a typical office setting and to use standard office equipment. This position requires a working knowledge of Westlaw and Word, and typing skills sufficient for independent document production. This position requires travel to client offices, facilities, institutions, and the federal and state courts in various parts of Nevada and the nation. This position also requires vision capable of reading extensive printed materials and material on a standard size computer screen, and unimpaired hearing and speech sufficient to clearly and effectively communicate in person and telephonically from various venues and locations. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. This Position Announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the position and is not all-inclusive. The uccessful applicant may be expected to perform additional job- related duties and may be required to have or develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. Interested applicants should submit a resume and writing sample to: Sandie Geyer, Office Manager Office of the Attorney General 100 N. Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 Email: sgeyer@ag.nv.gov Fax: (775) 684-1108 The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
May 09, 2023
Full Time
Announcement Number: 2019281941 AARON D. FORD Attorney General CRAIG A. NEWBY First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General TERESA BENITEZ- THOMPSON Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 100 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive Bureau of Government Affairs Conservation and Natural Resources POSITION TITLE: Deputy Attorney General GROSS Salary: $81,452.88 - $108,753.00 (Employer/Employee Paid) $70,908.48 - $ 94,671.00 (Employer Paid) DUTY STATION AND HOURS: This position will be located in Carson City. The hours will generally be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., although early morning, evening, and weekend hours may be required. There may be travel and overnight stay required for conferences, working groups, discovery, hearings, trial preparation, and trials outside the Carson/Reno area. This announcement will remain open until position is filled. POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); serves at the will of the Attorney General; employment is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS, and a fingerprint criminal history check. Primary responsibilities include providing legal services, day-to-day advice, and representation to a wide variety of executive branch agencies of State government primarily focused on representation of the Governor's Office of Energy, the Division of Minerals, Nevada State Parks and Forestry Divisions of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Office of Project Management, the Office of the National Guard, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, Nevada Off Highway Telephone: 775-684-1100 • Fax: 775-684-1108 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG ehicle Commission, State Historic Preservation Office and other clients as assigned. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: This position involves a combination of transactional, regulatory and litigation-related tasks with an emphasis on litigation. Applicants with excellent litigation skills are preferred. This position requires an ability to interpret and analyze a variety of statues and regulations, and apply those statues in both regulatory and litigation settings. Litigation tasks will require providing defense representation to various state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, officials, and employees in civil actions commenced in the federal and state courts of Nevada. Candidates are expected to perform with a high degree of skill, responsibility, and self-motivation; possess superior legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, and have knowledge of State and federal court procedures. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This position will be responsible for maintaining an active caseload and client assignment. Duties will include drafting pleadings and papers, conducting legal research, drafting and responding to discovery requests, taking and defending depositions, making court appearances, preparing trail materials, preparing trail witnesses, and trying cases in federal and state courts. Duties will also include some appellate work, such as responding to writs and briefing cases on appeal from the trial courts, and providing legal advice to state clients. Additional duties include drafting and reviewing opinions, regulations, policies, and procedures. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND BACKGROUD: Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to a State Bar in the United States. Candidates who are not admitted to the State Bar of Nevada must take the Nevada Bar Exam within two years of joining the Office. Candidates should have a minimum of three years as a licensed and practicing attorney with two years of litigation experience. Candidates should have a working knowledge of Nevada statues, rules of evidence, local court rules, and appellate procedure. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Applicants must have or develop knowledge of administrative law and practice. It is of particular mportance for applicants to have or develop a working knowledge of Nevada and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This position also requires knowledge and experience sufficient to be able to acquire a working knowledge of federal and state statutes and the common law relation to claims that be asserted against clients in state government and how to defend against claims asserted. This position also desires a knowledge of natural resource law. This position also requires knowledge of computer work processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw and Word applications. This position further requires knowledge of the rules and cannons of ethics to the practice of law. Skills Required: Superior litigation skills are important. Candidates must possess skill in effective legal writing and oral communication, effective trial and appellate advocacy, and presentation of legal and evidentiary matters, superior analytical ability regarding complex legal issues relating to administrative law, constitutional law, federal and state statutory law, and federal and state common law, and skill in the analysis of these laws in establishing strategies in litigating disputes arising under them. Candidates must be highly professional, well-organized, self-motivated, and punctual. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires the requisite mobility to work in a typical office setting and to use standard office equipment. This position requires a working knowledge of Westlaw and Word, and typing skills sufficient for independent document production. This position requires travel to client offices, facilities, institutions, and the federal and state courts in various parts of Nevada and the nation. This position also requires vision capable of reading extensive printed materials and material on a standard size computer screen, and unimpaired hearing and speech sufficient to clearly and effectively communicate in person and telephonically from various venues and locations. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. This Position Announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the position and is not all-inclusive. The uccessful applicant may be expected to perform additional job- related duties and may be required to have or develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. Interested applicants should submit a resume and writing sample to: Sandie Geyer, Office Manager Office of the Attorney General 100 N. Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 Email: sgeyer@ag.nv.gov Fax: (775) 684-1108 The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Announcement Number: 1102657097 Telephone: 702-486-3420 • Fax: 702-486-3768 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General KYLE E. N. GEORGE First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 100 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 JESSICA L. ADAIR Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS DIVISION Reno/Carson City POSITION TITLE: Deputy Attorney General ("DAG") GROSS Salary: Depending on experience, the salary range is: DAG - Employee/Employer Paid PERS $81,452.88 - $108,753.00 DAG - Employer Paid PERS $70,908.48 - $94,671.00 DUTY STATION: One or more positions located in Las Vegas. Occasional travel is required. The travel may be within or outside of the United States. POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); unclassified position entitled to standard State benefits; serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a NCIC/NCJIS and a fingerprint criminal history check. The position(s) will remain open until filled. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Chief Deputy Attorney General of the Criminal Prosecutions Division, this unclassified position is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and performing such other duties as assigned. The position requires preparation of written pleadings and briefs, legal research, and the conducting of preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings, and jury trials. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school. Requirements for employment as a Deputy Attorney General: The applicant's legal back- ground should include experience in some or all of the following areas: reviewing and preparing cases for trial; interviewing witnesses for trial; working with law enforcement officers; conduct- ing preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings, and bench and jury trials. The applicant must have a working knowledge of the relevant Nevada Revised Statutes, evidentiary rules, local court rules, Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure, ethical requirements, and constitutional law. September 2, 2022 Skills Required: Applicants must possess skill in effective written and verbal communi- cation; required skills also include planning, prioritizing and executing timelines with minimal supervision. Applicants must be highly professional, well organized, self-motivated, punctual and prompt. Applicants must possess a valid Nevada driver's license at the time of appointment and for con- tinuing employment and must be admitted to and in good standing with the State Bar of Ne- vada. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting, and to use standard office equipment and to travel to offices and courts in various parts of the State. It also requires vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The applicant must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. Reasonable accommoda- tions may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations. This position announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. The successful applicant will be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. Interested applicants must submit their cover letter (include how you heard about position), de- tailed resume, writing sample, and a list of three professional references to: Alissa Engler, Chief Deputy Attorney General c/o Ronda Holm, Supervising Legal Secretary Criminal Prosecutions Division Office of the Attorney General 555 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1068 Fax: 702.486.0660 Email: rholm@ag.nv.gov The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, na- tional origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensa- tion and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Sep 03, 2022
Full Time
Announcement Number: 1102657097 Telephone: 702-486-3420 • Fax: 702-486-3768 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General KYLE E. N. GEORGE First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 100 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 JESSICA L. ADAIR Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS DIVISION Reno/Carson City POSITION TITLE: Deputy Attorney General ("DAG") GROSS Salary: Depending on experience, the salary range is: DAG - Employee/Employer Paid PERS $81,452.88 - $108,753.00 DAG - Employer Paid PERS $70,908.48 - $94,671.00 DUTY STATION: One or more positions located in Las Vegas. Occasional travel is required. The travel may be within or outside of the United States. POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); unclassified position entitled to standard State benefits; serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a NCIC/NCJIS and a fingerprint criminal history check. The position(s) will remain open until filled. POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Chief Deputy Attorney General of the Criminal Prosecutions Division, this unclassified position is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and performing such other duties as assigned. The position requires preparation of written pleadings and briefs, legal research, and the conducting of preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings, and jury trials. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school. Requirements for employment as a Deputy Attorney General: The applicant's legal back- ground should include experience in some or all of the following areas: reviewing and preparing cases for trial; interviewing witnesses for trial; working with law enforcement officers; conduct- ing preliminary hearings, grand jury proceedings, and bench and jury trials. The applicant must have a working knowledge of the relevant Nevada Revised Statutes, evidentiary rules, local court rules, Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure, ethical requirements, and constitutional law. September 2, 2022 Skills Required: Applicants must possess skill in effective written and verbal communi- cation; required skills also include planning, prioritizing and executing timelines with minimal supervision. Applicants must be highly professional, well organized, self-motivated, punctual and prompt. Applicants must possess a valid Nevada driver's license at the time of appointment and for con- tinuing employment and must be admitted to and in good standing with the State Bar of Ne- vada. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting, and to use standard office equipment and to travel to offices and courts in various parts of the State. It also requires vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The applicant must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. Reasonable accommoda- tions may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations. This position announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. The successful applicant will be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. Interested applicants must submit their cover letter (include how you heard about position), de- tailed resume, writing sample, and a list of three professional references to: Alissa Engler, Chief Deputy Attorney General c/o Ronda Holm, Supervising Legal Secretary Criminal Prosecutions Division Office of the Attorney General 555 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1068 Fax: 702.486.0660 Email: rholm@ag.nv.gov The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, na- tional origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensa- tion and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
State of Nevada
Carson City, Nevada, United States
Announcement Number: 1927533756 Telephone: 702-486-3420 • Fax: 702-486-3768 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General KYLE E.N. GEORGE First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 555 E. Washington Ave. Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 JESSICA L. ADAIR Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL BUREAU OF LITIGATION PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION; NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS APPROXIMATE GROSS Salary: The salary range is: Employee/Employer Paid: $ 80,638.56 - $107,676.00 (Depending on Experience) Employer Paid: $ 70,198.56 - $ 93,733.00 (Approximate and Depending on Experience) DUTY STATION: Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada DEADLINE: This recruitment will be Open until further notice or until the recruitment satisfies the need of the Agency. This job posting may also be used to fill more than one Deputy Attorney General position. POSITION STATUS: This position is exempt (FLSA) and serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS criminal background and a fingerprint history check. POSITION SUMMARY: This position will serve as a Deputy Attorney General in the Attorney General's Bureau of Litigation, Public Safety Division in the Carson City office. It involves handling the defense of lawsuits against the State of Nevada, including State officials, agencies, and employees, with the primary responsibility of providing representation in inmate civil rights lawsuits and legal advice to the Nevada Department of Corrections. This attorney position may also include providing legal representation to other agencies, boards, commissions, officials and employees of the State of Nevada. This position requires the carrying of an active, substantial litigation case load plus other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. This position will provide the successful candidate with a wealth of in- person courtroom experience, ranging from small claims cases through both state and federal district courts. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to potentially work with the appellate team in representing State of Nevada and its employees in the appellate courts of Nevada as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: This is primarily a litigation position. A significant amount of the workload will involve representation of the Nevada Department of Corrections and its officials and employees in inmate civil rights litigation instituted in federal and state courts in Nevada. Candidates will be expected to already possess or be capable of developing, a high degree of litigation skill and expertise. Candidates must possess self-motivation and strong organizational skills. The attorney chosen for this position will have superior legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, fully developed public speaking ability, and knowledge of both State and federal court procedures. Candidates must have excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills. The candidate selected for this position will be working in a team-orientated environment in which attorneys and support staff work in concert to best represent the State of Nevada and its agencies. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This position is responsible for maintaining an active litigation caseload. Typically, duties will involve handling all stages of state and federal court litigation, including responsive pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial. Occasional overnight travel may be required outside of the Carson City locales. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: This position requires knowledge of substantive federal and State law pertaining to prisoners' rights, the rules of civil procedures for the federal and State courts in Nevada, the process for litigating civil rights claims in the federal and State courts in Nevada, and the federal and State rules of evidence. This position also requires knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw, and Word applications relating to the composition and preparation of documents, correspondence and court papers. This position further requires knowledge of the rules of professional responsibility and canons of ethics applicable to the practice of law. Skills Required: Superior litigation skills are desired. Candidates must possess effective legal writing and oral communication skills. Candidates must be capable of developing effective trial advocacy skills relating to the presentation of legal and evidentiary matters. Candidates must be interested in and capable of developing superior analytical ability regarding complex legal issues relating to Constitutional Law, federal and state statutory claims, and common law claims. Required skills also include planning, assignment and review of work of the case load assigned to this position. Candidates must be capable of working as a team on assigned cases. Candidates must be highly professional, well-organized, self- motivated, punctual and prompt, and possess leadership qualities and characteristics. Candidates will be expected to contribute effectively to the accomplishments of the goals, objectives, and activities of the Office. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting and use of standard office equipment; working knowledge of Westlaw, Microsoft Word and Outlook; typing and independent document production; and the ability to travel to client offices, facilities, institutions, and the federal and State courts in various parts of the State. This position also requires vision capable of reading extensive printed materials and material on a standard size computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. Accommodation may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate must be admitted to the Bar of the State of Nevada and must also be eligible to practice law before all courts (both federal and State), in the State of Nevada, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Please note that the State of Nevada does not generally pay for bar admission fees. This announcement lists some of the major duties and requirements of the position but is not all-inclusive of the duties and requirements of the position. Candidates may be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop additional job-related knowledge and skills. Interested applicants must submit their cover letter (cover letter should include how you heard about this position), detailed resume, writing sample, and a list of 3 professional references to: Diane Resch, Supervising Legal Secretary 555 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Fax: (702) 486-0623 E-mail: dresch@ag.nv.gov The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Jun 15, 2022
Full Time
Announcement Number: 1927533756 Telephone: 702-486-3420 • Fax: 702-486-3768 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General KYLE E.N. GEORGE First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 555 E. Washington Ave. Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 JESSICA L. ADAIR Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General Unclassified Position Announcement Open Competitive DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL BUREAU OF LITIGATION PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION; NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS APPROXIMATE GROSS Salary: The salary range is: Employee/Employer Paid: $ 80,638.56 - $107,676.00 (Depending on Experience) Employer Paid: $ 70,198.56 - $ 93,733.00 (Approximate and Depending on Experience) DUTY STATION: Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada DEADLINE: This recruitment will be Open until further notice or until the recruitment satisfies the need of the Agency. This job posting may also be used to fill more than one Deputy Attorney General position. POSITION STATUS: This position is exempt (FLSA) and serves at the will of the Attorney General. Employment is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS criminal background and a fingerprint history check. POSITION SUMMARY: This position will serve as a Deputy Attorney General in the Attorney General's Bureau of Litigation, Public Safety Division in the Carson City office. It involves handling the defense of lawsuits against the State of Nevada, including State officials, agencies, and employees, with the primary responsibility of providing representation in inmate civil rights lawsuits and legal advice to the Nevada Department of Corrections. This attorney position may also include providing legal representation to other agencies, boards, commissions, officials and employees of the State of Nevada. This position requires the carrying of an active, substantial litigation case load plus other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. This position will provide the successful candidate with a wealth of in- person courtroom experience, ranging from small claims cases through both state and federal district courts. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to potentially work with the appellate team in representing State of Nevada and its employees in the appellate courts of Nevada as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS: This is primarily a litigation position. A significant amount of the workload will involve representation of the Nevada Department of Corrections and its officials and employees in inmate civil rights litigation instituted in federal and state courts in Nevada. Candidates will be expected to already possess or be capable of developing, a high degree of litigation skill and expertise. Candidates must possess self-motivation and strong organizational skills. The attorney chosen for this position will have superior legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, fully developed public speaking ability, and knowledge of both State and federal court procedures. Candidates must have excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills. The candidate selected for this position will be working in a team-orientated environment in which attorneys and support staff work in concert to best represent the State of Nevada and its agencies. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This position is responsible for maintaining an active litigation caseload. Typically, duties will involve handling all stages of state and federal court litigation, including responsive pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement, and trial. Occasional overnight travel may be required outside of the Carson City locales. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: This position requires knowledge of substantive federal and State law pertaining to prisoners' rights, the rules of civil procedures for the federal and State courts in Nevada, the process for litigating civil rights claims in the federal and State courts in Nevada, and the federal and State rules of evidence. This position also requires knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing and use of Westlaw, and Word applications relating to the composition and preparation of documents, correspondence and court papers. This position further requires knowledge of the rules of professional responsibility and canons of ethics applicable to the practice of law. Skills Required: Superior litigation skills are desired. Candidates must possess effective legal writing and oral communication skills. Candidates must be capable of developing effective trial advocacy skills relating to the presentation of legal and evidentiary matters. Candidates must be interested in and capable of developing superior analytical ability regarding complex legal issues relating to Constitutional Law, federal and state statutory claims, and common law claims. Required skills also include planning, assignment and review of work of the case load assigned to this position. Candidates must be capable of working as a team on assigned cases. Candidates must be highly professional, well-organized, self- motivated, punctual and prompt, and possess leadership qualities and characteristics. Candidates will be expected to contribute effectively to the accomplishments of the goals, objectives, and activities of the Office. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting and use of standard office equipment; working knowledge of Westlaw, Microsoft Word and Outlook; typing and independent document production; and the ability to travel to client offices, facilities, institutions, and the federal and State courts in various parts of the State. This position also requires vision capable of reading extensive printed materials and material on a standard size computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Candidates must be able to speak in a clear and understandable manner, and to hear and respond to questions posed. Accommodation may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate must be admitted to the Bar of the State of Nevada and must also be eligible to practice law before all courts (both federal and State), in the State of Nevada, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Please note that the State of Nevada does not generally pay for bar admission fees. This announcement lists some of the major duties and requirements of the position but is not all-inclusive of the duties and requirements of the position. Candidates may be expected to perform additional job-related duties and may be required to have or develop additional job-related knowledge and skills. Interested applicants must submit their cover letter (cover letter should include how you heard about this position), detailed resume, writing sample, and a list of 3 professional references to: Diane Resch, Supervising Legal Secretary 555 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Fax: (702) 486-0623 E-mail: dresch@ag.nv.gov The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Announcement Number: 966246806 Telephone: 775-684-1100 • Fax: 775-684-1108 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General CRAIG A. NEWBY First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 100 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 TERESA BENITEZ- THOMPSON Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General Position Announcement Open Competitive Taxation Division Tobacco Enforcement Unit POSITION TITLE: Deputy Attorney General DUTY STATION: Las Vegas, Carson or Reno, Nevada Salary: $81,452.88 - $108,753.00 (Employee/Employer) $70,908.48 - $94,671.010 (Employer Paid) POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); serves at the will of the Attorney General; employment with the Attorney General's office is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS, and a fingerprint criminal history check. POSITION SUMMARY: This position represents the State of Nevada in a variety of tobacco-related areas. The primary responsibilities of this position include day-to-day enforcement of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) and compliance with subsequent settlements; oversight of retail compliance checks; representing the State in administrative hearings and civil actions; draft- ing and testifying on legislative matters; and advising the Nevada Department of Taxation on tobacco and taxation issues. The candidate will also represent the State in tobacco workgroups hosted by the National Association of Attorneys General. The duties and requirements of this position identified and discussed above are not all-inclusive. The position will require responsibility for, and per- formance of, many duties not specifically mentioned relating to tobacco issues. Skills Required: A successful candidate will have excellent writing, organi- zational, communication, public speaking, time management, and interpersonal skills. Candidates should have knowledge of state administrative and civil pro- cedures, and the ability to comprehend and analyze complex statutes, contracts, and settlements. Candidates must have a working knowledge of the relevant Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code, and ethical require- ments. Name April 24, 2023 Routine reconciliation of sales volumes reported by tobacco distributors and manufacturers will be required. Therefore, a level of comfort with performing mathematical functions is necessary. The ideal candidate should be able to maintain their own workload and prioritize tasks as needed. Additionally, candi- dates should have superior public speaking skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other Deputy Attorneys General, Tobacco Unit staff, persons in other departments of government, and Industry members. A knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing, is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred. The knowledge and skills identified above are not all-inclusive and the candidate selected may be required to have or acquire additional job performance related knowledge and skills. Ability to travel overnight and out-of-state is required. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited four-year col- lege or university and graduation from an accredited law school is required. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years as a licensed and practicing at- torney. Candidates should be admitted to the bar of the State of Nevada and be eligible to practice law before all courts, federal and State, in the State of Nevada and the federal circuit court of appeals for the Ninth Circuit. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, including computers. The position requires the potential for travel within Nevada and nationwide for various meet- ings and seminars. The position requires sufficient vision ability to be able to read voluminous printed materials and a computer screen, and sufficient hearing and speech abilities to effectively communicate in a clear and understandable manner in person and in multi-party telecommunication conferences. Interested candidates should e-mail, fax, or hand-deliver his or her resume to: David J. Pope, Chief Deputy Attorney General C/o Debra Turman, Legal Secretary Office of the Attorney General 555 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Fax: (702)-486-3420 dturman@ag.nv.gov This position announcement will remain posted until the position has been filled. THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Apr 25, 2023
Full Time
Announcement Number: 966246806 Telephone: 775-684-1100 • Fax: 775-684-1108 • Web: ag.nv.gov • E-mail: aginfo@ag.nv.gov Twitter: @NevadaAG • Facebook: /NVAttorneyGeneral • YouTube: /NevadaAG AARON D. FORD Attorney General CRAIG A. NEWBY First Assistant Attorney General CHRISTINE JONES BRADY Second Assistant Attorney General STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 100 North Carson Street Carson City, Nevada 89701 TERESA BENITEZ- THOMPSON Chief of Staff LESLIE NINO PIRO General Counsel HEIDI PARRY STERN Solicitor General Position Announcement Open Competitive Taxation Division Tobacco Enforcement Unit POSITION TITLE: Deputy Attorney General DUTY STATION: Las Vegas, Carson or Reno, Nevada Salary: $81,452.88 - $108,753.00 (Employee/Employer) $70,908.48 - $94,671.010 (Employer Paid) POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); serves at the will of the Attorney General; employment with the Attorney General's office is contingent upon completion of NCIC/NCJIS, and a fingerprint criminal history check. POSITION SUMMARY: This position represents the State of Nevada in a variety of tobacco-related areas. The primary responsibilities of this position include day-to-day enforcement of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) and compliance with subsequent settlements; oversight of retail compliance checks; representing the State in administrative hearings and civil actions; draft- ing and testifying on legislative matters; and advising the Nevada Department of Taxation on tobacco and taxation issues. The candidate will also represent the State in tobacco workgroups hosted by the National Association of Attorneys General. The duties and requirements of this position identified and discussed above are not all-inclusive. The position will require responsibility for, and per- formance of, many duties not specifically mentioned relating to tobacco issues. Skills Required: A successful candidate will have excellent writing, organi- zational, communication, public speaking, time management, and interpersonal skills. Candidates should have knowledge of state administrative and civil pro- cedures, and the ability to comprehend and analyze complex statutes, contracts, and settlements. Candidates must have a working knowledge of the relevant Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code, and ethical require- ments. Name April 24, 2023 Routine reconciliation of sales volumes reported by tobacco distributors and manufacturers will be required. Therefore, a level of comfort with performing mathematical functions is necessary. The ideal candidate should be able to maintain their own workload and prioritize tasks as needed. Additionally, candi- dates should have superior public speaking skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other Deputy Attorneys General, Tobacco Unit staff, persons in other departments of government, and Industry members. A knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and writing, is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred. The knowledge and skills identified above are not all-inclusive and the candidate selected may be required to have or acquire additional job performance related knowledge and skills. Ability to travel overnight and out-of-state is required. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited four-year col- lege or university and graduation from an accredited law school is required. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years as a licensed and practicing at- torney. Candidates should be admitted to the bar of the State of Nevada and be eligible to practice law before all courts, federal and State, in the State of Nevada and the federal circuit court of appeals for the Ninth Circuit. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, including computers. The position requires the potential for travel within Nevada and nationwide for various meet- ings and seminars. The position requires sufficient vision ability to be able to read voluminous printed materials and a computer screen, and sufficient hearing and speech abilities to effectively communicate in a clear and understandable manner in person and in multi-party telecommunication conferences. Interested candidates should e-mail, fax, or hand-deliver his or her resume to: David J. Pope, Chief Deputy Attorney General C/o Debra Turman, Legal Secretary Office of the Attorney General 555 E. Washington Avenue, Suite 3900 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 Fax: (702)-486-3420 dturman@ag.nv.gov This position announcement will remain posted until the position has been filled. THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
CA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
California, United States
Job Description and Duties The mission of the Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section is to protect the economic security and welfare of California workers and maintain a level playing field for legitimate businesses operating in the State. The Section is particularly focused on addressing systemic business practices that undermine the working conditions of California’s most vulnerable low-wage workers. The Section conducts investigations and litigation to combat unlawful employment practices including, but not limited to, wage theft, independent contractor misclassification, unsafe working conditions, payroll tax evasion, and workers’ compensation insurance fraud. The Section also engages in legal advocacy to support legal and policy developments to advance worker protections and encourage employer accountability. Working under the direction of a Supervising Deputy Attorney General and the Senior Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Attorneys General in the Section engage in a broad array of work, including, potentially: identifying and investigating unscrupulous employers and industries; developing novel legal strategies to effectively combat exploitative employment practices; pursuing litigation to enforce labor standards and other workplace laws; authoring amicus briefs or comments on federal regulations involving topics affecting workers; monitoring proposed legislation regarding labor and employment matters; engaging with the public, worker advocates, and other stakeholders regarding working conditions; and providing advice and counsel to the Attorney General and other state agencies and officials on sensitive and high-profile matters related to the welfare of workers. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V 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. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #: JC-364196 Position #(s): 420-479-5705-XXX Working Title: Deputy Attorney General IV - Worker Rights & Fair Labor Section Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV $11,296.00 - $14,503.00 A Shall Consider: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL $7,153.00 - $7,440.00 A $7,162.00 - $8,175.00 B $7,506.00 - $9,439.00 C $8,448.00 - $10,836.00 D DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V $11,932.00 - $15,228.00 A DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III $10,225.00 - $13,118.00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: United States Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Week: Monday-Friday Department Information This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city orcities in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.” 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. DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only. For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov. Special Requirements A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice. Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-364196) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on thefirst 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. Process is described https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations: Attorney exam - less than 6 years of experience: Attorney Examination DAG III exam- at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination DAG IV exam- at least 10 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 6/7/2023 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice Attn: Courtney Tanner (JC-364196) 1300 I Street 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Courtney Tanner (JC-364196) 1300 I Street 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Other - A cover letter is required and must be submitted. Other - Writing Sample is required, preferably a legal argument, such as a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: Applicants should have excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills. Creativity in addressing novel factual or legal problems is a necessity, as well as substantial litigation experience. A demonstrated commitment to public service, relevant language skills,experience conducting pre-litigation investigations, and familiarity with workplace laws are desirable, but not mandatory. Applicants should possess strong organizational skills, demonstrate an excellent work ethic, and exercise good judgment in handling projects and interacting with individuals both inside and outside the office. Appellate, bankruptcy, or regulatory experience may also be valuable. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Human Resources Contact: Courtney Tanner (916) 210-7235 Courtney.Tanner@doj.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 210-7580 EERROffice@doj.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Additional Application Filing Information Please note, it using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If you application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Closing Date/Time: 6/7/2023
May 04, 2023
Full Time
Job Description and Duties The mission of the Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section is to protect the economic security and welfare of California workers and maintain a level playing field for legitimate businesses operating in the State. The Section is particularly focused on addressing systemic business practices that undermine the working conditions of California’s most vulnerable low-wage workers. The Section conducts investigations and litigation to combat unlawful employment practices including, but not limited to, wage theft, independent contractor misclassification, unsafe working conditions, payroll tax evasion, and workers’ compensation insurance fraud. The Section also engages in legal advocacy to support legal and policy developments to advance worker protections and encourage employer accountability. Working under the direction of a Supervising Deputy Attorney General and the Senior Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Attorneys General in the Section engage in a broad array of work, including, potentially: identifying and investigating unscrupulous employers and industries; developing novel legal strategies to effectively combat exploitative employment practices; pursuing litigation to enforce labor standards and other workplace laws; authoring amicus briefs or comments on federal regulations involving topics affecting workers; monitoring proposed legislation regarding labor and employment matters; engaging with the public, worker advocates, and other stakeholders regarding working conditions; and providing advice and counsel to the Attorney General and other state agencies and officials on sensitive and high-profile matters related to the welfare of workers. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V 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. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #: JC-364196 Position #(s): 420-479-5705-XXX Working Title: Deputy Attorney General IV - Worker Rights & Fair Labor Section Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV $11,296.00 - $14,503.00 A Shall Consider: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL $7,153.00 - $7,440.00 A $7,162.00 - $8,175.00 B $7,506.00 - $9,439.00 C $8,448.00 - $10,836.00 D DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V $11,932.00 - $15,228.00 A DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III $10,225.00 - $13,118.00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: United States Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Week: Monday-Friday Department Information This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city orcities in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.” 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. DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only. For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov. Special Requirements A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice. Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-364196) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on thefirst 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. Process is described https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations: Attorney exam - less than 6 years of experience: Attorney Examination DAG III exam- at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination DAG IV exam- at least 10 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 6/7/2023 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice Attn: Courtney Tanner (JC-364196) 1300 I Street 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Courtney Tanner (JC-364196) 1300 I Street 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Other - A cover letter is required and must be submitted. Other - Writing Sample is required, preferably a legal argument, such as a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: Applicants should have excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills. Creativity in addressing novel factual or legal problems is a necessity, as well as substantial litigation experience. A demonstrated commitment to public service, relevant language skills,experience conducting pre-litigation investigations, and familiarity with workplace laws are desirable, but not mandatory. Applicants should possess strong organizational skills, demonstrate an excellent work ethic, and exercise good judgment in handling projects and interacting with individuals both inside and outside the office. Appellate, bankruptcy, or regulatory experience may also be valuable. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Human Resources Contact: Courtney Tanner (916) 210-7235 Courtney.Tanner@doj.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 210-7580 EERROffice@doj.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Additional Application Filing Information Please note, it using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If you application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Closing Date/Time: 6/7/2023
CA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
California, United States
Job Description and Duties The California Department of Justice is responsible for protecting and serving the People and interests of California. Among other things, we represent the People of California in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, intermediate appellate courts, and Supreme Courts of California and the United States, and serve as legal counsel to state officers, and most state agencies. Highlighting the importance of these functions are developments at the federal and state level in healthcare, which can or have adversely impacted California. The Competition Unit of the Healthcare Rights and Access Section conducts all antitrust and other competition-related legal work that impacts the healthcare and pharmaceutical markets and consumers in California. The Competition Unit investigates and enforces California’s antitrust and unfair competition laws as well as federal antitrust laws as they might impact the affordability, accessibility, availability, and quality of healthcare services and pharmaceutical products. Typical matters include investigation and litigation over collusive pay-for-delay agreements between pharmaceutical companies, review of proposed mergers of hospitals, healthcare providers, or drug companies in consolidated markets, antitrust cases against hospital systems using anticompetitive contracts and conduct to inflate pricing, and investigations of unusual market moves or pricing. These matters may also include reviewing and proposing legislation, commenting on regulations and guidelines, and other advocacy work. The Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) work often in teams that handle this proactive healthcare work in the Attorney General’s Office, including difficult and complex legal work related to investigations, trials, writs, and appeals on all antitrust and competition-related matters relating to healthcare, which require the highest level of independent judgment. They may also coordinate and facilitate communications with other state Attorney General’s Offices and other federal and state government agencies working on similar issues. DAGs work under the direction of the Supervising Deputy Attorney General, the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Assistant Attorney General of the Public Rights Division, the Chief Deputy to the Attorney General, and the Attorney General. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #: JC-371523 Position #(s): 420-149-5706-XXX Working Title: Competition Unit Deputy Attorney General Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III $10,225.00 - $13,118.00 A Shall Consider: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL $7,153.00 - $7,440.00 A $7,162.00 - $8,175.00 B $7,506.00 - $9,439.00 C $8,448.00 - $10,836.00 D DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV $11,296.00 - $14,503.00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: United States Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Week: Monday-Friday Department Information This position is located in the Public Rights Division, Healthcare Rights and Access Section and may be filled in Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.” 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 . Special Requirements A fingerprint check will be required. Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-371523) 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/exams . Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations: Attorney exam - less than 6 years of experience: Attorney Examination DAG III exam- at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination DAG IV exam- at least 10 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 6/1/2023 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice Attn: Courtney Tanner (JC-371523) 1300 I Street 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Courtney Tanner (JC-371523) 1300 I Street 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Other - A cover letter is required and must be submitted. Other - Writing Sample, consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief is required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: Highly competitive candidates should have significant experience working on matters involving the investigation and/or prosecution of antitrust or consumer protection matters, either for a government agency, for private plaintiffs, or for defendants, with matters involving healthcare being particularly desired. A background in, or understanding of, economics, healthcare, industrial organization, and/or the pharmaceutical industry is a plus. They also should have experience and proven skill as a trial and/or appellate advocate, including demonstrated knowledge of trial and/or appellate procedure and strategy in civil and/or administrative law cases; the ability to identify quickly and to describe succinctly, orally and in writing, the salient legal issues in potentially complex government investigations, litigation, and/or administrative proceedings, especially those involving healthcare, antitrust, and/or consumer protection; and the ability to work closely in a team, or the ability to manage a team, with the ability to work effectively with Section employees in all areas. Ideal candidates should have initiative and an excellent work ethic; strong interest in and demonstrated aptitude for handling complex, high-profile litigation, often on an abbreviated schedule and of a sensitive nature; innovative thinking; strong research, computer literacy, investigatory, analytical, and writing skills; excellent public speaking and communication skills; and judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters. Strong candidates will exhibit the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines; prioritize tasks and projects; maintain professionalism under pressure; work independently and as a team member; and self-educate when confronted by complex and multidimensional problems. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Human Resources Contact: Courtney Tanner (916) 210-7235 Courtney.Tanner@doj.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 210-7580 EERROffice@doj.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Additional Application Filing Information Please note, it using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If you application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you useeither electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filingdate. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Closing Date/Time: 6/1/2023
May 12, 2023
Full Time
Job Description and Duties The California Department of Justice is responsible for protecting and serving the People and interests of California. Among other things, we represent the People of California in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, intermediate appellate courts, and Supreme Courts of California and the United States, and serve as legal counsel to state officers, and most state agencies. Highlighting the importance of these functions are developments at the federal and state level in healthcare, which can or have adversely impacted California. The Competition Unit of the Healthcare Rights and Access Section conducts all antitrust and other competition-related legal work that impacts the healthcare and pharmaceutical markets and consumers in California. The Competition Unit investigates and enforces California’s antitrust and unfair competition laws as well as federal antitrust laws as they might impact the affordability, accessibility, availability, and quality of healthcare services and pharmaceutical products. Typical matters include investigation and litigation over collusive pay-for-delay agreements between pharmaceutical companies, review of proposed mergers of hospitals, healthcare providers, or drug companies in consolidated markets, antitrust cases against hospital systems using anticompetitive contracts and conduct to inflate pricing, and investigations of unusual market moves or pricing. These matters may also include reviewing and proposing legislation, commenting on regulations and guidelines, and other advocacy work. The Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) work often in teams that handle this proactive healthcare work in the Attorney General’s Office, including difficult and complex legal work related to investigations, trials, writs, and appeals on all antitrust and competition-related matters relating to healthcare, which require the highest level of independent judgment. They may also coordinate and facilitate communications with other state Attorney General’s Offices and other federal and state government agencies working on similar issues. DAGs work under the direction of the Supervising Deputy Attorney General, the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Assistant Attorney General of the Public Rights Division, the Chief Deputy to the Attorney General, and the Attorney General. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #: JC-371523 Position #(s): 420-149-5706-XXX Working Title: Competition Unit Deputy Attorney General Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III $10,225.00 - $13,118.00 A Shall Consider: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL $7,153.00 - $7,440.00 A $7,162.00 - $8,175.00 B $7,506.00 - $9,439.00 C $8,448.00 - $10,836.00 D DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV $11,296.00 - $14,503.00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: United States Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Week: Monday-Friday Department Information This position is located in the Public Rights Division, Healthcare Rights and Access Section and may be filled in Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.” 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 . Special Requirements A fingerprint check will be required. Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-371523) 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/exams . Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations: Attorney exam - less than 6 years of experience: Attorney Examination DAG III exam- at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination DAG IV exam- at least 10 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 6/1/2023 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice Attn: Courtney Tanner (JC-371523) 1300 I Street 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Courtney Tanner (JC-371523) 1300 I Street 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Other - A cover letter is required and must be submitted. Other - Writing Sample, consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief is required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: Highly competitive candidates should have significant experience working on matters involving the investigation and/or prosecution of antitrust or consumer protection matters, either for a government agency, for private plaintiffs, or for defendants, with matters involving healthcare being particularly desired. A background in, or understanding of, economics, healthcare, industrial organization, and/or the pharmaceutical industry is a plus. They also should have experience and proven skill as a trial and/or appellate advocate, including demonstrated knowledge of trial and/or appellate procedure and strategy in civil and/or administrative law cases; the ability to identify quickly and to describe succinctly, orally and in writing, the salient legal issues in potentially complex government investigations, litigation, and/or administrative proceedings, especially those involving healthcare, antitrust, and/or consumer protection; and the ability to work closely in a team, or the ability to manage a team, with the ability to work effectively with Section employees in all areas. Ideal candidates should have initiative and an excellent work ethic; strong interest in and demonstrated aptitude for handling complex, high-profile litigation, often on an abbreviated schedule and of a sensitive nature; innovative thinking; strong research, computer literacy, investigatory, analytical, and writing skills; excellent public speaking and communication skills; and judgment and discretion in handling sensitive matters. Strong candidates will exhibit the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines; prioritize tasks and projects; maintain professionalism under pressure; work independently and as a team member; and self-educate when confronted by complex and multidimensional problems. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Human Resources Contact: Courtney Tanner (916) 210-7235 Courtney.Tanner@doj.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 210-7580 EERROffice@doj.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Additional Application Filing Information Please note, it using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If you application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you useeither electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filingdate. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Closing Date/Time: 6/1/2023
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR IV BUDGET AND FINANCE DIVISION SALARY RANGE: $112,981 - $165,202 POSITION: Deputy Director in the Budget and Finance Division. DIVISION: The Budget and Finance Division, within the Operations Branch of the City Attorney’s Office, is responsible for the Office’s annual budget, payroll, accounts payable, outside counsel accounting, liability claims accounting and supply management functions of the Office. Among its other fiscal functions, this Division verifies that funds are available and that the payments are processed in a timely manner, compliant with Controller’s guidelines. The Office is located at 200 N Main St., in downtown Los Angeles. DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES: The functions of the position include: Working with the Chief of Operations and Director of Budget and Finance to develop the office’s annual budget; Assisting the Director of Budget and Finance in preparing the monthly Financial status reports; Assisting the Director of Budget and Finance in directing the accounting and auditing activities related to payroll, expense accounts, outside counsel accounts, special fund and grant accounts, receipts/revenue and liability claims accounts; Recommending adjustments to various appropriation accounts to ensure timely funding; Providing management with updates on the Office’s spending and account balances; Reviewing and approving accounting documents processed in the City’s Financial Management System (appropriations, encumbrances, expenditures, check cancellations and expenditure corrections) for departments 12 and 59; Reviewing of all special fund invoices and revenues to ensure that reimbursements are up to date; Working with Liability Claims staff to prepare the annual Risk Management report and quarterly reports to Council; Reviewing grant related budgets, council transmittals and expense reports; Reviewing outside counsel budgets, council instructions and accounting reports; Working with the Director of Budget and Finance to complete various reports, including but not limited to: annual year end reversion report, annual Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accrual report; annual Cost Allocation Plan (CAP), various Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) financial reports, and the quarterly 1099 reporting; Providing timely responses to City officials and managers, press and California Public Records Act (CPRA) inquiries relating to liability payments and trends; and Periodically representing the Office at Committee and Council meetings. In addition to the above functions, the position is also responsible for: Recommending administrative policies and procedures to management, including designing reports, forms and databases; and ompleting ad hoc projects as instructed by management. REQUIREMENTS: Excellent organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail; Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure, with minimum or no supervision; Ability to exercise independent judgment; Familiar with the theory and practice of governmental and commercial accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), requirement of the Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Boards (FASB); Familiar with Cost accounting methods and procedures; Knowledge of laws and ordinances related to the financial administration of City government; Familiar with Accounting, payroll and the procurement systems and financial structure of the City; Highly proficient in Access and Excel; and Initiative and sound judgment; ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least three years of professional administrative experience performing duties and responsibilities related to this position At least three years of supervisory experience; excellent leadership skills; Experience in the Financial Management System (FMS); Familiarity or knowledge of CityLaw; Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with all levels of personnel in the Office, as well as managers and staff from other departments/offices; and Experience working for the City of Los Angeles. PROBATION: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a one (1) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the one (1) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. COVID -19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated Category 12 on the Los Angeles City Attorney Conflict of Interest Code. How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Interested applicants should submit one (1) PDF file via email that includes a resume and cover letter specifying, DEPUTY DIRECTOR - BUDGET AND FINANCE DIVISION #3271 in the subject line to atty.recruit@lacity.org by midnight FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023. Selected applicants that meet the required and desired qualifications will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 5/27/23
May 23, 2023
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR IV BUDGET AND FINANCE DIVISION SALARY RANGE: $112,981 - $165,202 POSITION: Deputy Director in the Budget and Finance Division. DIVISION: The Budget and Finance Division, within the Operations Branch of the City Attorney’s Office, is responsible for the Office’s annual budget, payroll, accounts payable, outside counsel accounting, liability claims accounting and supply management functions of the Office. Among its other fiscal functions, this Division verifies that funds are available and that the payments are processed in a timely manner, compliant with Controller’s guidelines. The Office is located at 200 N Main St., in downtown Los Angeles. DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES: The functions of the position include: Working with the Chief of Operations and Director of Budget and Finance to develop the office’s annual budget; Assisting the Director of Budget and Finance in preparing the monthly Financial status reports; Assisting the Director of Budget and Finance in directing the accounting and auditing activities related to payroll, expense accounts, outside counsel accounts, special fund and grant accounts, receipts/revenue and liability claims accounts; Recommending adjustments to various appropriation accounts to ensure timely funding; Providing management with updates on the Office’s spending and account balances; Reviewing and approving accounting documents processed in the City’s Financial Management System (appropriations, encumbrances, expenditures, check cancellations and expenditure corrections) for departments 12 and 59; Reviewing of all special fund invoices and revenues to ensure that reimbursements are up to date; Working with Liability Claims staff to prepare the annual Risk Management report and quarterly reports to Council; Reviewing grant related budgets, council transmittals and expense reports; Reviewing outside counsel budgets, council instructions and accounting reports; Working with the Director of Budget and Finance to complete various reports, including but not limited to: annual year end reversion report, annual Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accrual report; annual Cost Allocation Plan (CAP), various Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) financial reports, and the quarterly 1099 reporting; Providing timely responses to City officials and managers, press and California Public Records Act (CPRA) inquiries relating to liability payments and trends; and Periodically representing the Office at Committee and Council meetings. In addition to the above functions, the position is also responsible for: Recommending administrative policies and procedures to management, including designing reports, forms and databases; and ompleting ad hoc projects as instructed by management. REQUIREMENTS: Excellent organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail; Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure, with minimum or no supervision; Ability to exercise independent judgment; Familiar with the theory and practice of governmental and commercial accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), requirement of the Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Boards (FASB); Familiar with Cost accounting methods and procedures; Knowledge of laws and ordinances related to the financial administration of City government; Familiar with Accounting, payroll and the procurement systems and financial structure of the City; Highly proficient in Access and Excel; and Initiative and sound judgment; ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least three years of professional administrative experience performing duties and responsibilities related to this position At least three years of supervisory experience; excellent leadership skills; Experience in the Financial Management System (FMS); Familiarity or knowledge of CityLaw; Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with all levels of personnel in the Office, as well as managers and staff from other departments/offices; and Experience working for the City of Los Angeles. PROBATION: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a one (1) year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the one (1) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. COVID -19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID -19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated Category 12 on the Los Angeles City Attorney Conflict of Interest Code. How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Interested applicants should submit one (1) PDF file via email that includes a resume and cover letter specifying, DEPUTY DIRECTOR - BUDGET AND FINANCE DIVISION #3271 in the subject line to atty.recruit@lacity.org by midnight FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023. Selected applicants that meet the required and desired qualifications will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 5/27/23
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT PARALEGAL I POLICE LITIGATION UNIT CIVIL LITIGATION BRANCH SALARY RANGE: $69,279 - $101,288 POSITION: Paralegal I in the Police Litigation Unit of the Civil Litigation Branch. DIVISION: The Police Litigation Unit defends the City of Los Angeles and individual LAPD Officers in civil lawsuits alleging excessive use of force or other police misconduct. Largely, the cases assigned to the trial attorneys involve allegations of constitutional violations of the 1st, 4th and 14th Amendments, claims of excessive force, false arrest, illegal search and seizure, or other violations of civil rights. Litigation is primarily in the Federal District and Superior Courts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Paralegal will work closely with the Supervising Attorney and Deputy City Attorneys assigned to the Police Litigation Unit and perform paralegal assignments in litigation and non-litigation matters. Duties and responsibilities include: Preparing both State and Federal Court pleadings, including necessary legal research, drafting of declarations, legal memorandum and law & motion documents; Preparation of media and documents responsive to discovery requests, including editing, electronic redaction and watermarking of confidential materials; Review and management of large volume production, and construction and maintenance of discovery tracking database/logs; Preparation of documents, photos and videos for use at trial in both State and Federal Courts including summaries, transcripts of electronic media, demonstrative materials, PowerPoint, etc.; Creation of audio and video clips through the use of audio and video editing software; Accompanying attorneys to trial and publishing audio, video and photographic exhibits using trial presentation software; Communicating directly with the assigned attorney(s), City departments and personnel, and opposing counsel; Routine administrative duties, including but not limited to CityLaw entries; Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Either (1) Certificate of completion of an accredited paralegal training program or (2) a degree from a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester units, or the equivalent in law-related courses, and which has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education; Must provide proof of CLE compliance for the previous two reporting periods; The position requires a self-motivated, quick learner who can exercise independent judgment and is able of working with minimum supervision. Good oral and written communication skills are also required. Applicants must possess impeccable ethics, excellent organizational skills, and have the ability to work well with attorneys and staff of this Office, personnel from other agencies, and members of the public. The hours for this position are generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, flexibility is required. Reliable attendance and punctuality are mandatory. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in preparing draft correspondence, motions and oppositions to motions to compel, and other pleadings is strongly desired, as is facility with computer systems and software used in law offices. Proficiency with trial presentation software (Sanction), Microsoft Office suite and Adobe. WRITING SAMPLE: Applicants are required to submit (a) one demonstrative exhibit or trial presentation and (b) one writing sample, both personally composed by the applicant in the last two years. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf. PROBATION: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a one (1) Year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the one (1) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated as Category 10 on the Conflict of Interest Code. How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, Paralegal Certificate, and writing sample in one (1) PDF file specifying PARALEGAL I - POLICE LITIGATION UNIT #3178 B in the subject line via email to atty.recruit@lacity.org. This position will remain open until filled. Selected applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 5/31/23
Apr 11, 2023
job description Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT PARALEGAL I POLICE LITIGATION UNIT CIVIL LITIGATION BRANCH SALARY RANGE: $69,279 - $101,288 POSITION: Paralegal I in the Police Litigation Unit of the Civil Litigation Branch. DIVISION: The Police Litigation Unit defends the City of Los Angeles and individual LAPD Officers in civil lawsuits alleging excessive use of force or other police misconduct. Largely, the cases assigned to the trial attorneys involve allegations of constitutional violations of the 1st, 4th and 14th Amendments, claims of excessive force, false arrest, illegal search and seizure, or other violations of civil rights. Litigation is primarily in the Federal District and Superior Courts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Paralegal will work closely with the Supervising Attorney and Deputy City Attorneys assigned to the Police Litigation Unit and perform paralegal assignments in litigation and non-litigation matters. Duties and responsibilities include: Preparing both State and Federal Court pleadings, including necessary legal research, drafting of declarations, legal memorandum and law & motion documents; Preparation of media and documents responsive to discovery requests, including editing, electronic redaction and watermarking of confidential materials; Review and management of large volume production, and construction and maintenance of discovery tracking database/logs; Preparation of documents, photos and videos for use at trial in both State and Federal Courts including summaries, transcripts of electronic media, demonstrative materials, PowerPoint, etc.; Creation of audio and video clips through the use of audio and video editing software; Accompanying attorneys to trial and publishing audio, video and photographic exhibits using trial presentation software; Communicating directly with the assigned attorney(s), City departments and personnel, and opposing counsel; Routine administrative duties, including but not limited to CityLaw entries; Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Either (1) Certificate of completion of an accredited paralegal training program or (2) a degree from a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester units, or the equivalent in law-related courses, and which has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education; Must provide proof of CLE compliance for the previous two reporting periods; The position requires a self-motivated, quick learner who can exercise independent judgment and is able of working with minimum supervision. Good oral and written communication skills are also required. Applicants must possess impeccable ethics, excellent organizational skills, and have the ability to work well with attorneys and staff of this Office, personnel from other agencies, and members of the public. The hours for this position are generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, flexibility is required. Reliable attendance and punctuality are mandatory. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in preparing draft correspondence, motions and oppositions to motions to compel, and other pleadings is strongly desired, as is facility with computer systems and software used in law offices. Proficiency with trial presentation software (Sanction), Microsoft Office suite and Adobe. WRITING SAMPLE: Applicants are required to submit (a) one demonstrative exhibit or trial presentation and (b) one writing sample, both personally composed by the applicant in the last two years. COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT: For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf. PROBATION: Appointment to this exempt position (non Civil-Service) will be subject to a one (1) Year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successful completion of the one (1) year probationary period will result in tenure with the office. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: This position is designated as Category 10 on the Conflict of Interest Code. How to apply APPLICATION AND DEADLINE: Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, Paralegal Certificate, and writing sample in one (1) PDF file specifying PARALEGAL I - POLICE LITIGATION UNIT #3178 B in the subject line via email to atty.recruit@lacity.org. This position will remain open until filled. Selected applicants will be invited to interview. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 5/31/23
CA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
California, United States
Job Description and Duties At the California Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General, you will be a part of a diverse group of over 5,000 professionals whose primary mission is to deliver fairness and equality under the law, through a broad spectrum of programs and services. The Business Litigation Section represents state agencies and officials in civil matters concerning the business of government and government regulation of business. Our cases are often novel, requiring a deep dive into the constitution, various state statutory schemes, case law, legislative history, and regulatory proceedings. Cases may involve an action for declaratory and injunctive relief; a writ challenging a state law, regulation, or order; a challenge to an agency decision; a bankruptcy action to recover a debt owed to the state; bid protests; actions for breach of contract or related business torts; challenges to a rate or policy determination by the Insurance Commissioner; and suits for refund challenging a tax assessment. Some cases are small and others large and complex. Often, millions of dollars are at stake. Duties include: Defending constitutional and statutory challenges to state laws and regulations Defending decisions of state taxing agencies and regulators of the finance, insurance, and real estate industries Representing state agencies and officials in a variety of public contracting and other commercial disputes, including multistate disputes Handling all phases and aspects of assigned cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including federal bankruptcy courts nationally Maintaining prompt and tactful communication with client agencies Making all necessary court appearances We assign cases as appropriate based on experience and skill, provide training and opportunities for professional advancement, and foster a collegial workplace. Currently, all deputies have the option of 100% telework, or work in the office, but must reside in California. Internal as well as external candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #: JC-373986 Position #(s): 420-135-5705-XXX Working Title: Business Litigation Section (DAG IV; will consider DAG III, DAG or DAG V) Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV $11,296.00 - $14,503.00 A Shall Consider: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL $7,153.00 - $7,440.00 A $7,162.00 - $8,175.00 B $7,506.00 - $9,439.00 C $8,448.00 - $10,836.00 D DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V $11,932.00 - $15,228.00 A DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III $10,225.00 - $13,118.00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: United States Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Business Litigation Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which city you prefer. 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 DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only. If you would like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov Special Requirements A fingerprint check will be required. Clearly indicate the Job Control Code ( JC-373986 ) 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 STD 678 State Application. Must be able to travel, sometimes out of state. 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 Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations: Attorney exam - less than 6 years of experience: Attorney Examination DAG III exam- at least 6 years of legal experience : DAG III Examination DAG IV exam- at least 10 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 6/14/2023 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice Attn: Heather Nguyen (JC-373986) 1300 I Street Suite 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Heather Nguyen (JC-373986) 1300 I Street Suite 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Other - Cover letter Other - Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion , pretrial motion , or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: Experience drafting pleadings and motions Experience conducting offensive and defensive discovery, including depositions and expert discovery Ability to present coherent, well-researched, and concise arguments before the court, both orally and in writing Efficiency and reliability in managing workload and resolving cases Experience or interest in appellate briefing and oral argument Capacity to work independently and also in teams Ability to work closely with supervisors, staff counsel at other agencies, and other lawyers in the section and around the office Diplomacy and sensitivity when handling cases that involve elected officials and have a political dimension Promptness in communicating with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel Deputies are public officials who represent the State and the Attorney General. We expect deputies to give our clients the best representation and treat opposing counsel, clients, and staff with respect and professionalism. They must act in the public interest and comply with financial disclosure and conflict of interest laws and regulations, and well as the rules of professional conduct. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website (under Unit 2 - Attorneys and Hearing Officers) and the CalPERS website . Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact: Heather Nguyen (916) 210-6444 Heather.Nguyen@doj.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Michael Gowe (415) 510-3754 Michael.Gowe@doj.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 210-7580 EERROffice@doj.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Additional Application Filing Information Section: Please note, it using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If you application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Closing Date/Time: 6/14/2023
May 25, 2023
Full Time
Job Description and Duties At the California Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General, you will be a part of a diverse group of over 5,000 professionals whose primary mission is to deliver fairness and equality under the law, through a broad spectrum of programs and services. The Business Litigation Section represents state agencies and officials in civil matters concerning the business of government and government regulation of business. Our cases are often novel, requiring a deep dive into the constitution, various state statutory schemes, case law, legislative history, and regulatory proceedings. Cases may involve an action for declaratory and injunctive relief; a writ challenging a state law, regulation, or order; a challenge to an agency decision; a bankruptcy action to recover a debt owed to the state; bid protests; actions for breach of contract or related business torts; challenges to a rate or policy determination by the Insurance Commissioner; and suits for refund challenging a tax assessment. Some cases are small and others large and complex. Often, millions of dollars are at stake. Duties include: Defending constitutional and statutory challenges to state laws and regulations Defending decisions of state taxing agencies and regulators of the finance, insurance, and real estate industries Representing state agencies and officials in a variety of public contracting and other commercial disputes, including multistate disputes Handling all phases and aspects of assigned cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including federal bankruptcy courts nationally Maintaining prompt and tactful communication with client agencies Making all necessary court appearances We assign cases as appropriate based on experience and skill, provide training and opportunities for professional advancement, and foster a collegial workplace. Currently, all deputies have the option of 100% telework, or work in the office, but must reside in California. Internal as well as external candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #: JC-373986 Position #(s): 420-135-5705-XXX Working Title: Business Litigation Section (DAG IV; will consider DAG III, DAG or DAG V) Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV $11,296.00 - $14,503.00 A Shall Consider: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL $7,153.00 - $7,440.00 A $7,162.00 - $8,175.00 B $7,506.00 - $9,439.00 C $8,448.00 - $10,836.00 D DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V $11,932.00 - $15,228.00 A DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III $10,225.00 - $13,118.00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: United States Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Business Litigation Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which city you prefer. 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 DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only. If you would like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov Special Requirements A fingerprint check will be required. Clearly indicate the Job Control Code ( JC-373986 ) 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 STD 678 State Application. Must be able to travel, sometimes out of state. 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 Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations: Attorney exam - less than 6 years of experience: Attorney Examination DAG III exam- at least 6 years of legal experience : DAG III Examination DAG IV exam- at least 10 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 6/14/2023 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice Attn: Heather Nguyen (JC-373986) 1300 I Street Suite 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Heather Nguyen (JC-373986) 1300 I Street Suite 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Other - Cover letter Other - Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion , pretrial motion , or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: Experience drafting pleadings and motions Experience conducting offensive and defensive discovery, including depositions and expert discovery Ability to present coherent, well-researched, and concise arguments before the court, both orally and in writing Efficiency and reliability in managing workload and resolving cases Experience or interest in appellate briefing and oral argument Capacity to work independently and also in teams Ability to work closely with supervisors, staff counsel at other agencies, and other lawyers in the section and around the office Diplomacy and sensitivity when handling cases that involve elected officials and have a political dimension Promptness in communicating with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel Deputies are public officials who represent the State and the Attorney General. We expect deputies to give our clients the best representation and treat opposing counsel, clients, and staff with respect and professionalism. They must act in the public interest and comply with financial disclosure and conflict of interest laws and regulations, and well as the rules of professional conduct. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website (under Unit 2 - Attorneys and Hearing Officers) and the CalPERS website . Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact: Heather Nguyen (916) 210-6444 Heather.Nguyen@doj.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Michael Gowe (415) 510-3754 Michael.Gowe@doj.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Officer (916) 210-7580 EERROffice@doj.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Additional Application Filing Information Section: Please note, it using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If you application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Closing Date/Time: 6/14/2023