Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III, Appeals Team (May consider DAG IV) (Deputy Attorney General III)

Job Description and Duties The Consumer Protection Section is looking for lawyers to handle cutting-edge investigations and enforcement actions under California's consumer protection and privacy laws. In particular, the Consumer Protection Section is looking for lawyers with both experience and interest in technology or criminal prosecution. Deputy Attorneys General in the Consumer Protection Section enforce and vindicate the rights of California consumers by investigating and prosecuting violations of state laws that prohibit false advertising and unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business acts and practices. The section's work is high profile and often involves complex litigation with a nationwide impact. Areas of focus include unfair and deceptive acts and practices targeting immigrants, the elderly, service members, veterans, and other vulnerable populations; predatory lending, debt collection, fintech, and other consumer financial products and services; for-profit schools and student lending; and tenant protection and other housing matters. In the technology space, attorneys focus on algorithmic discrimination and coercion, online safety, artificial intelligence, and other technological issues encountered in the enforcement of consumer protection and privacy laws. Attorneys also investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes impacting consumers, such as grand theft and identity theft, including by reviewing search warrants and presenting financial and digital evidence at preliminary hearings, trials, and other criminal proceedings. In addition to investigating and litigating consumer protection cases, Deputy Attorneys General in the section draft amicus briefs on significant consumer protection issues, review proposed legislation and regulations affecting consumers, and engage in consumer education and advocacy. Typical duties include litigating civil cases at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts; conducting in-depth investigations and performing legal and other research; negotiating and drafting settlements and restitution plans; working with local law enforcement throughout California, attorneys general in other states, and other state and federal agencies in joint actions; prosecuting criminals in state court; drafting amicus briefs; and proposing and reviewing legislation. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • A fingerprint check will be required. • JC-535414 must be clearly stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) for which you are Applying" section located on page one of your state application. • 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 https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply. • Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations: • DAG/Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: DAG/Attorney Examination • DAG III exam – at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination • DAG IV exam – at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination • Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 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: Applicants should have experience with complex litigation, possess exceptional writing and research skills, be persuasive oral advocates and negotiators, and exercise sound judgment. In addition, applicants should be well organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at working efficiently and with intensity on high-profile cases. Applicants should be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment and be skilled at interacting professionally and effectively with victims and witnesses, experts, investigative targets, sister agencies, and other stakeholders. Applicants should have an interest in and aptitude for understanding emerging technologies. Although not required, the ideal candidates will have familiarity with algorithmic decision-making, cloud systems, machine learning, and fundamental computer system components and design principles. The ideal candidates will have training and experience related to the section’s work; experience developing case strategy and managing cases; a demonstrated interest in consumer protection or in the public interest; and experience in consumer protection and privacy laws, civil or criminal investigation and prosecution, or financial products and services.