What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Records Act, Deputy Attorney General IV position at California Department of Justice?
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Public Records Act, Deputy Attorney General IV
The California Department of Justice is hiring an experienced Public Records Act, Deputy Attorney General IV.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Attorney General is the State’s
top lawyer and law-enforcement official, protecting and serving the
people and interests of California through a broad range of duties. The
Attorney General is the head of the Department of Justice, which is one
of the largest state agencies, as well as one of the largest law offices
in California. The Department has numerous constituent bureaus and
programs, and the Department performs a variety of important law
enforcement and criminal justice information functions. Under
the administrative and legal direction of the General Counsel, Senior
Assistant Attorney General, and a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor,
attorneys advise on, coordinate, and handle responses to Public Records
Act requests. Attorneys collaborate with all levels of staff regarding
the Department’s search for responsive records and also draft or review
responses to PRA requests. Attorneys provide consultation to the
Department’s programs and bureaus, develop resources, and provide
training to ensure consistent practices concerning the handling of PRA
requests. Attorneys communicate with executive-level management and the
Department’s external communications office regarding time-sensitive and
high-profile PRA matters. Attorneys in the unit may also defend the
Department of Justice, the Attorney General, and state agencies in
lawsuits brought to enforce the Public Records Act. Attorneys have
opportunities to appear in courts throughout California at both the
trial and appellate levels in PRA litigation matters. Classifications considered:
The
Office of General Counsel is a division within the Department of
Justice that oversees or supports many Department-wide functions,
including risk management, compliance, legal advice, and the development
of policies and procedures.
The
Public Records Act Unit within the Office of General Counsel has
primary responsibility for providing legal advice and representation to
the Attorney General, other state constitutional officers, every
division within the Department of Justice, and various other state
agencies and departments concerning the California Public Records Act
(PRA). Attorneys often analyze
unique and complicated issues that may impact access to public records
in light of evolving technology and relevant constitutional and
statutory privacy considerations.
Deputy Attorney General III (5 years of experience)
Deputy Attorney General IV (6 years of experience)
Required Qualifications:
Permanent
Monthly Salary: $11,644.00 - 15,627.00
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Salary : $11,644 - $15,627
