Legislative Advocate Attorney

Job Description and Duties

The Legislative Advocate (Deputy Attorney General) is a subject matter expert on many designated subjects and legislative procedure as well as other matters that may arise that are under the purview of the California Department of Justice.

The advocate serves as the department’s liaison and legislative expert to the California State Legislature and their individual staff, lawyers, and consultants; the Legislative Analyst; Office of Legislative Counsel; California State Auditor; Governor’s Office; state agencies; and stakeholders and associations and represents the department on all related matters before the California State Legislature under the direction of the Director of Legislative Affairs.

Duties include annually analyzing all legislation and amendments, proposed or introduced, that fall within their respective portfolio, coordinating with department subject matter experts and attorneys as necessary to determine legal, policy, and fiscal impacts of proposed language and addressing any concerns by developing a strategy which may include but is not limited to drafting alternative amendments or bringing various internal and external stakeholders together for broader policy discussions around common interests; assisting with the conception, drafting and development of legislation within the Attorney General's annual legislative package; advising and assisting legislative staff and committee consultants on the legal, technical, and policy implications of legislation.

This position requires frequent communication under significant time pressure and consultation with attorneys, legislators, and dozens of stakeholders to integrate complex technical, legal, and policy issues and formulate or evaluate written and verbal analyses under significant time pressure and often with minimal supervision.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• Clearly indicated the Job Control Code (JC-486498) and the title of this position in the "Examination for Job Title(s) For Which You are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Applications.

• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at

• Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:

  Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience:

  DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience:

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:

Good judgment and diplomacy skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of or experience with legislation and the legislative process; knowledge of the department's diverse program areas or experience working in or with state agencies; legal experience or expertise; and an ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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 - The statement is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than two pages in length. Vague and/or incomplete SOQs may not be considered if they do not fully respond to the required information. Cover letters do not take the place of an SOQ
• Other - Writing sample reflecting analytical abilities and effective writing style, such as an appellate brief, a memorandum in support of a motion for summary judgment, a trial brief, a mediation brief, or a motion to dismiss or closing argument before an administrative body.