Cannabis Control Section Deputy Attorney General III - May consider: DAG/Attorney, or DAG IV

Cannabis Control Section (CCS) handles matters involving cannabis, industrial hemp, alcoholic beverages, kratom, and more. CCSdeputies represent state agencies in civil litigation in all levels of both state and federal court (both plaintiff and defense), and the Department of Cannabis Control before the Office of Administrative Hearings and the Cannabis Control Appeals Panel. The duties of CCS Deputy Attorneys General include, but are not limited to, the following: Directly handle complex, sensitive, and often high-profile civil litigation matters, including prosecuting civil enforcement cases and defending client agencies in state and federal trial and appellate courts. Draft discovery, pleadings, and motions. First- and second-chair hearings and trials. Handle judicial review proceedings arising out of administrative litigation before the California appellate courts. Apply sound legal judgment and abide by professional ethics. Ability to work independently and remotely within the requirements of the department's telework policy. Advise client agencies on legal matters, including investigation strategy, application and enforcement of cannabis laws and regulations, litigation strategy, settlement options, and expert and/or consultant needs. Work in a team and collaborative environment. Directly handle licensing matters involving the revocation, denial, and discipline of licenses, and the embargo and condemnation of misbranded goods. All applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar. Deputies may telework or work in-office at their option but are required to attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings at their local office. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally as needed. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV 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: Dedication to consumer protection Strong trial and oral advocacy experience, including recent and frequent experience conducting proceedings in administrative, trial, and appellate courts Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, exhibited by recent and frequent drafting of pleadings, motions, and briefs Working familiarity with principles of administrative and constitutional law, rules of evidence, and civil litigation Ability to analyze difficult and complex legal problems, apply precedents to new factual scenarios, and present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form Experience drafting and arguing pre-trial motions, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment Ability to prepare for and represent clients in civil or criminal trials Ability to interview witnesses and examine both percipient and expert witnesses at depositions, hearings, and trials Ability to clearly and respectfully advise and communicate with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and court personnel Experience successfully negotiating settlement of actions informally and in mediation or settlement conferences Openness to collaboration, including receiving feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and clients on case strategy and written work product