Worker Rights and Fair Labor, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor
The California Department of Justice is hiring an experienced Worker Rights and Fair Labor, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
The mission of the Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section is to utilize the broad legal powers of the Office of the Attorney General to conduct investigations, litigation, and policy advocacy in order to combat systemic business practices that undermine the economic security, health and safety, and dignity of California workers, and to maintain a level playing field for legitimate businesses operating in the State. The Section’s investigations and prosecutions are focused on unlawful employment practices including, but not limited to, wage theft, independent contractor misclassification, unsafe working conditions, restraints on employee mobility, payroll tax evasion, and workers’ compensation insurance fraud. The Section also engages in legal advocacy to support legal and policy developments to advance worker protections and encourage employer accountability.
Under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General supervises the work of Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, auditors, and investigators in the Section; advises the Attorney General and Executive Staff on significant policy matters related to worker rights policy; spearheads initiatives; handles general administrative matters, including hiring and promotions, personnel administration, and case management ; and performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to the supervision of investigations, litigation, trials, writs, and appeals, requiring the highest level of independent judgment.
The Supervising Deputy Attorney General classification qualifies for a “Hire Above Minimum” (HAM) salary. The starting salary will be: Supervising Deputy Attorney General (8 years): $14,228. New to State candidates will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classification.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Active membership in the California State Bar
- Minimum of 8 years of legal experience in the practice of law
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
- Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated talent to think strategically and creatively in analyzing complex legal and policy issues;
- Excellent litigation, research, and writing skills and the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities;
- A strong motivation to work on subject matter areas relating to worker rights issues, pertaining to labor and employment law, legal obligations of employers and exploitative industrial practices;
- Excellent judgment in all phases of work, including interacting on sensitive matters with staff, clients, other government agencies and members of the public;
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and strong organizational skills.
Application Process
Please submit an application via CalCareers by 2/19/2025:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=463599
In your application package, please include:
- Standard State Application (completed online)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Qualifications (described in the link above)
