Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Law Division and the general direction of the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General, Deputies in the Post-Conviction Justice Unit (PCJU) work independently and with broad discretion, conducting extrajudicial review of criminal convictions referred to the unit, and cases for potential resentencing, including their suitability for post-conviction relief. Deputies will be responsible for the development and day-to-day management of the PCJU, which includes hiring staff and developing, coordinating and executing the objectives and policies governing the PCJU. This includes, but is not limited to, determining case review priorities, case review criteria, investigations, case resolution and appropriate remedies, special concerns in evaluating forensic evidence, communications with pro se applicants, applicants’ counsel and other stakeholders, discovery access, and victim outreach and advocacy. The Deputies will provide statewide leadership and coordination among local PCJUs to ensure system-wide best practices are implemented and to establish a culture of integrity, transparency, and efficacy that promotes public trust and confidence in our criminal legal system. This includes but is not limited to identifying additional resources and partnerships, collaborating with other sections within the Department, and consulting or contracting with outside agencies, organizations and experts. The Deputies will also develop criteria for evaluating cases for resentencing, apply such criteria to cases, develop best practices in resentencing, and coordinate and collaborate with district attorneys in their resentencing proceedings. The Deputies may be assigned other post-conviction work as deemed appropriate by the Chief Deputy Attorney General. As a lead, coordinates, monitors, reviews and directs the work of PCJU staff, which may include, but is not limited to, graduate students, law clerks, investigators, and paralegals.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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-461390) 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:

• Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
  • Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience:  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

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: 1/21/2025

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 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

Courtney Contreras

Attn: Courtney Contreras (JC-461390)

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

Courtney Contreras (JC-461390)

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  
  The Statement is a narrative discussion of how applicant's education, training, experience , and skills meet the minimum and  desirable qualifications and qualify the applicant for the position . The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of the  applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than two pages in length .

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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Courtney Contreras
(916) 210-7235
[email protected]

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
[email protected]

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 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. 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Relief, Local area,

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