Condemnation Deputy Attorney General

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Condemnation Deputy Attorney General

The California Department of Justice is hiring an experienced Condemnation Deputy Attorney General.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Tort and Condemnation Section of the California Attorney General’s Office seeks experienced litigation, trial, and appellate attorneys with excellent oral advocacy, analytical, and research skills and a strong desire to work as part of team of highly skilled and experienced attorneys to prosecute eminent domain matters and defend inverse condemnation actions. Experience in defending and prosecuting complex and mass party litigation is beneficial but not required. The eminent domain and inverse condemnation practice areas involve unique environmental and constitutional issues that can result in appellate review.

The Tort and Condemnation Section represents the state, its agencies, and employees in civil rights, tort, eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation in both state and federal courts.

Duties include:

• Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• First- and second-chairing jury trials
• Appearing in all levels of state and federal courts
• Handling eminent domain, inverse condemnation, dangerous condition of public property, public and private nuisance, trespass, and other property-related matters
• Understanding management of complex and multi-party litigation, including coordination of cases
• Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
• Timely and professionally communicating with clients, including providing detailed case analyses and recommendations
• Working cooperatively, professionally, and effectively with colleagues, supervisors, opposing counsel, and clients
• Complying with client and department guidelines
• Abiding by ethical and professional standards

All applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar. Deputies may telework or work in-office at their option but are required to attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings at their local office. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally as needed.

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:

• Civil litigation experience in California state or federal courts is required
• Experience in defending or prosecuting eminent domain, inverse condemnation, dangerous condition of public property, public and private nuisance, trespass claims is strongly preferred, but not required
• Experience with water or environmental law is desirable, but not required
• Experience in tort and personal injury defense is desirable, but not required
• Excellent legal research skills, writing skills, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to handle all aspects of complex civil litigation, including identifying, analyzing, and proposing solutions to complex issues
• Experience drafting and arguing pre-trial motions, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment
• Ability to interview witnesses and examine both percipient and expert witnesses at depositions, hearings, and trials
• Ability to present effective oral argument at hearings before trial and appellate courts
• Ability to clearly and respectfully advise and communicate with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and court personnel
• Openness to collaboration, including receiving feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and clients on case strategy and written work product
• Jury trial experience is a plus, but not required

A successful candidate should be well organized, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and be team-oriented, as well as have an excellent work ethic and strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Tort and Condemnation Section deputies are expected to behave with the highest level of professionalism even in high stress situations, and understand and abide by the laws of the State of California, Rules of Professional Responsibility and ethics required of all attorneys of this office.

Monthly Salary: $11,695.00 - 14,879.00

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Salary : $11,695 - $14,879