Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief Assistant Attorney General and administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Attorney General, the Senior Assistant Attorney General plans, organizes, and directs the work of staff including, but not limited to : Deputy Attorney General S upervisors and attorneys working in the Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section in the San Diego Office; professional staff engaged in legislative affairs, legal research, training activities, and other special projects directed at all levels of government; and law enforcement and allied support personnel involved in the investigation and prosecution of criminal activity. Duties also include representing the Attorney General or testifying before the courts, the Legislature, the Governor's Office, other governmental agencies, and the public; advising the Attorney General on matters of crime which should become the subject of investigation and prosecution; and serving as key policy advisor to the Attorney General on legal issues impacting the Department of Justice.

Telecommuting options may be available.

Please note: this position supervises attorneys and therefore it is required that the selected candidate have active status in the California State Bar.

Please carefully read the following sections to apply for this position:

• Required Application Documents
• Desirable Qualifications
  

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Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

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:

1. Practical and working knowledge of trial court and appellate court practices and procedures as they pertain to all forms of non-capital and capital criminal appellate litigation, non-capital and capital habeas corpus litigation, criminal investigations, and criminal trial prosecutions.
2. Demonstrated leadership ability and experience, planning and supervisory skills.
3. Ability to interact positively and effectively with district attorneys, sworn and non-sworn law enforcement officials, other state and federal agencies, and other members of the Department of Justice at all levels.
4. Experience with the coordination of legal work in criminal law for a large staff of attorneys and other technical personnel.
5. Experience with the development of policy related to the area of criminal law within a large governmental setting.
6. Knowledge of policies and operating practices of a criminal prosecution agency.

Benefits

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Additional Application Filing Information

Please note, if 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 your 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.

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
  

  In your SOQ, please address how you possess each Desirable Qualification using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position. Please address and number the Desirable Qualifications in the same order as listed on this bulletin under the Desirable Qualifications section. The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, 12 point font, and no more than 2 pages in length. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the examination. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs.
  

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