Job Description and DutiesAre you interested in protecting California’s vulnerable adults? Do you want to help stop abuse and neglect in nursing homes? Join a multidisciplinary team of attorneys, nurses, and special agents working together to prosecute elder and dependent adult abuse in California.
Within the Office of the Attorney General, the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works to investigate and prosecute fraud against the Medi-Cal program and abuse and neglect within California’s care facilities. Within DMFEA, the Facilities Enforcement Team plays a unique and critically important role in ensuring the safety and care of elderly and dependent persons residing in nursing homes and other facilities by prosecuting allegations involving systemic fraud, abuse, and neglect in criminal and/or civil state court actions. The Facilities Enforcement Team is a hybrid unit, utilizing both criminal and civil litigation options to accomplish DMFEA’s mission.
Typical duties of the Facilities Enforcement Team Deputy Attorney General include:
- Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys, special agents, nurses, auditors, and legal staff to investigate abuse and neglect referrals and complaints.
- Advising on the development of investigative plans, including reviewing warrants and interview strategy, and working with expert witnesses.
- Evaluating evidence and potential theories of culpability for a filing decision.
- Prosecuting criminal elder abuse cases in state court at all stages of litigation, including charging, motion work, settlement or jury trial, and sentencing.
- Litigating civil actions, establishing civil liability of owners, operators, and controlling entities of adult care facilities, including corporate liability for unfair business practices under California Business and Professions Code section 17200.
- Assist with unannounced inspections of nursing home facilities as part of the Operation SAFE program.
- Participate in training and public/law enforcement outreach.
This position will be responsible for cases in Northern California and may require travel. Applicants must demonstrate good judgement and professionalism in all interactions with members of the public, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the judiciary. Criminal trial experience and/or civil litigation experience is preferred.
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Duty Statement .
Working ConditionsThis is a hybrid position under current DOJ telework policy, that is subject to modification. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in-office most days, but at least one day per week (or more) of in-office attendance is required. Travel and additional in-person attendance is required for court appearances, meetings or other operational needs.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
- DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
- DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
- DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position DetailsJob Code #: JC-447714
Position #(s): 423-652-5705-XXX
Working Title: Prosecutions Attorney Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
$11,644.00 - $15,627.00 A
Shall Consider: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
$10,536.00 - $14,879.00 A
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V
$12,290.00 - $16,391.00 A
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
$7,737.00 - $10,168.00 A
$8,708.00 - $11,676.00 B
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Week: Monday-Friday
Department Information- These positions are located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse in Sacramento.
- DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .
- If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov .
- Please visit our new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General .
Special Requirements - A fingerprint check will be required.
- Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar.
- If you submit your application by mail, please contact the HR consultants to confirm it has been received.
- Clearly indicate the Job Control Code ( JC-447714) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.
- Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. 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 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
Application InstructionsCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/12/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
Attn: Courtney Contreras (JC-447714)
1300 I Street 720
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
Courtney Contreras (JC-447714)
1300 I Street 720
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.
- Other - Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable QualificationsIn 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 demonstrate excellent analytical, written and oral communication, and legal research skills.
- Criminal jury trial experience and/or civil litigation experience, including deposition and complex motion work, is preferred.
- Experience working with medical records and/or experience working in the healthcare industry, elder law, or medical malpractice, or in a criminal elder abuse unit, is helpful but not required.
- Ideal applicants are mission driven, take initiative, organized, meet deadlines, work well with peers and supervisors, and have enthusiasm for the work.
BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Courtney Contreras
(916) 210-7235
Courtney.Contreras@doj.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Filing InformationPlease note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Closing Date/Time: 9/12/2024
