Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship

Job Description and Duties

As part of the Attorney General's Honors Program, the Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship (previously known as the Earl Warren Solicitor General Fellowship) selects one recent law school graduate to serve in a limited term assignment as a Geoffrey Wright Fellow in the California Office of the Solicitor General. The Solicitor General is responsible for ensuring the excellence of the Attorney General's appellate practice. The Office of the Solicitor General serves as a clearinghouse for appeals handled by the Department of Justice; provides appellate advice to all divisions within the Department of Justice; prepares or oversees the preparation of briefs, petitions, and other papers filed in appellate courts, including the U.S. and California Supreme Courts; argues appeals in federal and state courts; and supports the improvement of appellate practice skills Department-wide. The Office's cases often address significant constitutional, statutory, and policy questions arising in diverse areas of both civil and criminal law. The Geoffrey Wright Fellow participates in and supports the work of the Office, working with other attorneys in the Office and the Department on a wide variety of civil, criminal, and public-rights matters, often under tight deadlines. Duties include researching and advising on complex or novel legal issues; assisting with the review and preparation of recommendations concerning Department action in appellate matters, including filing or joining amicus curiae briefs in significant cases; assisting with the drafting and reviewing of court papers and with preparation for oral argument, including participating in moot courts; and assisting with the development and implementation of best practices for appellate litigation.

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Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office on most days, but some regular required in-office attendance. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings, and other occasional operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
• GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-448277

Position #(s):

420-079-5730-XXX

Working Title:

Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship

Classification:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
$7,737.00 - $11,676.00

Shall Consider:

GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT

$5,075.00 - $6,359.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Francisco County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

• Position will be part of the Attorney General's Honors Program.

• This position will be located in the Office of the Solicitor General, San Francisco.

• 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 .
  

Special Requirements

• Due to the advance recruitment of the Honors Program positions, applicants are not required to meet eligibility requirements/minimum qualifications to take the examination at this time. Applicants should select the "I have eligibility" option in order to continue applying for the positions.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-448277) and the title of the position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.

• This is a 12-month limited term position but it may be extended to a maximum of 24 months.

• A fingerprint check will be required.

Application Instructions

Completed 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: 10/14/2024
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: Geoffrey Wright Fellowship (JC-448277)

1300 I Street, 7th floor

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

Geoffrey Wright Fellowship (JC-448277)

1300 I Street, 7th floor

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 - Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship Application - to access this application, please follow this link: Wright Fellowship Application
• Other - Personal Statement - this statement should address why you are interested in the Geoffrey Wright Fellowship; your commitment to public service and any relevant work and volunteer experience (no more than 1000 words).
• Other - Appellate Work Statement - this statement should address your interest in appellate work; any additional appellate advocacy experience; and any other relevant appellate experience or coursework (no more than 500 words).
• Other - Writing Sample (no more than 15 pages)
• Other - Law School Transcripts (unofficial can be submitted for the application process)
• Other - Two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your legal work. At least one letter should be from a law school professor.

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 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:

journal, moot court and/or mock trial experience; and a demonstrated interest in public service. In addition, the strongest applicants to the Geoffrey Wright Fellowship program will have appellate clerkship experience, for example with the U.S. Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, or a federal court of appeals.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Danielle Newman
(916) 210-6197
danielle.newman@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 Information

• Unofficial law school transcripts will be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or degree is required prior to appointment.

• Employment will not begin until approximately September 2025

Additional Application Filing Information

Please 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. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The 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: 10/14/2024

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