Workplace Investigations Deputy

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Workplace Investigations Deputy

The California Department of Justice is hiring an experienced Workplace Investigations Deputy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

Deputies assigned to the Investigations Group within the Employment Law Section (ELS) mainly conduct investigations. The investigations conducted are both for internal clients and for a variety of other state entities throughout the State of California. The Deputies conduct a variety of types of inquiries and investigations, including management inquiries, fact-gathering, fact-finding and policy determinations (whether violated) investigations.

Deputies investigate claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on a variety of protected characteristics. For example, claims of sexual harassment and failure to promote based on age claims. Deputies also investigate claims of misconduct, including unprofessional conduct, dishonesty, misuse of state funds, and whistleblower retaliation, among others. The Investigations Group is headquartered in Sacramento, but Deputies can choose to work from Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles or San Diego.

In addition, Deputies will, at times, be tasked with assisting the larger group of ELS attorneys who predominately handle employment litigation defense and may be transferred to the larger group. ELS has approximately 100 attorneys and paralegals practicing in offices throughout California. ELS's litigation practice regularly involves jury trials, evidentiary hearings, and appellate arguments in state and federal courts. ELS provides representation to state agencies in connection with lawsuits alleging claims of discrimination, harassment and whistleblower retaliation, among others. In addition to employment law, ELS represents such clients as the California Highway Patrol, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the State Lottery Commission, and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in a wide variety of legal matters. ELS attorneys also prosecute disciplinary matters before the State Personnel Board.

All ELS attorneys are expected to be willing and able to handle civil litigation matters including representing clients at trial.

ELS is committed to providing attorneys with opportunities for professional growth in a collegial working environment.

ELS deputies in the Investigations Group should be self-starters, who are both efficient and productive. ELS deputies are expected to proactively investigate and timely complete their investigations with minimal supervision. Having strong organizational skills is a must.

ELS deputies in the Investigations Group should have strong interviewing skills, an inquisitive and analytical nature, be able to neutrally and fairly evaluate evidence, and should have strong research and writing skills. ELS deputies in the Investigations Group must be able to navigate a variety of personalities and emotions as they conduct extensive interviews that can be highly charged.

ELS deputies are expected to behave with the highest level of professionalism, including in high stress situations. Being able to foster and maintain good relations with clients is a critical skill and ELS deputies are expected to provide excellent client service and respond promptly to client concerns. Deputies should be able to prepare well-written reports; and understand and abide by the laws of the State of California, Rules of Professional Responsibility, and ethics required of all attorneys for this office. ELS deputies work hard and are expected to handle a busy caseload and have the ability to effectively manage several important matters simultaneously. They are expected to respond timely to developments in their cases while monitoring and meeting all deadlines. Since ELS is very team-oriented, we are looking for candidates who wish to work in a team environment and work cooperatively with all colleagues.

Candidates should be able to work a full-time schedule including long hours and weekends when necessary to effectively and timely complete investigations. The job requires the ability to drive significant distances when required for witness interviews, evidence review and other work-related tasks. A candidate must be able to travel and stay away from the deputy’s home location when necessary.


Permanent

Monthly Salary: $11,695.00 - 14,879.00

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Salary : $11,695 - $14,879