Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship

Job Description And Duties As part of the Attorney General's Honors Program, the Geoffrey Wright 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Position Details Job Code #: JC-529814 Position #s: 420-079-5730-XXXWorking Title Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship Classification DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL$7,969.00 - $10,473.00 A$8,969.00 - $12,026.00 BNew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Shall Consider GRADUATE LEGAL ASSISTANT$5,227.00 - $6,238.00 A# of Positions 1Work Location San Francisco County Telework HybridJob Type 12 Month Limited Term - Full TimeWork Week Monday-Friday Department Information This position will be located in the Office of the Solicitor General, San Francisco. The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum\" (HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ).The Starting Salary For Each Classification Will BeDeputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956 New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications. 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 .Benefits of working for the State of California Work-life balance11 paid holidays Flexible paid leave options Consistent wage increases Pension retirement Job stability Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!