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.

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.

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