Deputies in the Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section of the Criminal Law Division handle felony criminal appeals and related writs, including those in death penalty cases, before the state superior courts, the California Courts of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court. Deputies also respond to federal habeas corpus petitions in the United States District Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Federal habeas litigation may involve discovery and evidentiary hearings. State and federal work routinely requires completion within narrow time frames. Deputies can expect frequent oral arguments in the California Courts of Appeal, as well as occasional appearances in the California Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Los Angeles office also handles recusal motions and trial matters in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a hybrid position under the current DOJ telework policy, which is subject to modification. Deputies must reside in California. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in the office, or a combination of both, but some in-office attendance is required. Travel and in-person attendance is required for most court appearances, trials and trial-related matters, and other operational needs. Deputies new to the Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section will be required to report to the office one or more times per week during their training period. 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.Additional Documents
Position Details
Shall Consider:
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
Department Information
Special Requirements
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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: 9/4/2025Who May Apply
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Desirable Qualifications
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Courtney Contreras
(916) 210-7235
Courtney.Contreras@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: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
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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.
Practice Areas & Specialty
Criminal, Litigation
Job Function: Legal Services / Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Not Specified
Salary: $11,993 - $16,096 / Monthly Salary
Experience: 2 - 5 yrs
Company Name: Department of Justice
Recruiting People: HR Department
Website: N/A
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