***Please note that the State of California requires you to complete the Civil Service application process and applying on LinkedIn does not complete this process. If you would like to complete the application process, please click on the Apply button. Your information will be sent to one of our specialized recruiters and they will contact you to discuss next steps.***This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Health, Education & Welfare Section, and may be filled in either Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento or San Francisco. Please clearly indicate which city you prefer in your cover letter.The Attorney General's Health, Education, and Welfare section (HEW) represents the Governor, the Attorney General, and over 30 state agencies in defense of the State's educational, health, and welfare programs. Our work safeguards the availability and distribution of vital state benefits and resources, including Medi-Cal, unemployment benefits, CalWorks, In-Home Supportive Services, and public K-12 education.We are actively recruiting highly qualified attorneys who are interested in rewarding litigation work. HEW's cases are often novel, impactful, and high profile, and may involve actions for declaratory and injunctive relief; writ petitions; challenges to state laws, regulations, or orders; or disputes over agency decisions.HEW values having a team diverse in viewpoints and life experiences because it enhances the quality of our legal work, and ultimately allows us to best represent our clients. If you are well qualified and desire to be part of a talented team that furthers California's important public interests every day, then we strongly encourage you to apply.Duties IncludeRepresenting state agencies and officials in all phases of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal in state and federal courtsDefending the constitutional and statutory challenges to state laws and regulationsCarrying a varied caseload, including writ proceedings, motion practice, civil trials, and complex litigationResearching and drafting extensive briefing in both trial and appellate courts on issues of first impressionTimely and professionally communicating with clients, including providing detailed case analyses and recommendationsCommunicating with and working cooperatively, professionally, and effectively with colleagues, opposing counsel, clients, and judgesAll applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar. This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office, with 2-3 required in-person days each month. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally as needed.Please contact
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