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These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Tort & Condemnation Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Fresno, Los Angeles or San Diego. Please clearly indicate which city you would prefer to work in your cover letter.

Do you love litigation and want more trial experience? Are you committed to serving the people of the State of California? Are you interested in a diverse and often high profile civil litigation practice?

As part of our team in the Tort and Condemnation Section of the California Attorney General's Office, you will handle a variety of cases involving government tort liability, including civil rights, personal injury, premises liability, excessive force, medical malpractice, due process, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and mass torts arising out of floods and fires. Our section seeks motivated attorneys with 3-7 years of experience – or more – to develop and hone their litigation and trial skills.

Tort and Condemnation Section Deputy Duties include:

• Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• First- and second-chairing jury trials
• Appearing in state and federal court at all levels
• Handling an extensive variety of tort matters that are often high profile and involve issues of first impression
• Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
• Communicating and coordinating directly with clients about case status and strategy
• Working collaboratively with team members
• Representing the Attorney General’s Office with the highest ethical and professional standards

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.

Travel is required.