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Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

Correctional Law Section Class-Action Attorney DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III Calif

Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General’s Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide. The Correctional Law Section is seeking qualified attorneys to work on class action cases that the section handles, including large-scale federal class actions concerning prisoners’ civil rights and various constitutional claims.

Duties include:

Handling all aspects of the section’s complex and high-profile cases

Working with and advising high-ranking government officials at various state agencies, including the Governor’s Office, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the Department of State Hospitals, and the Department of Finance

Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence

Appearing in all levels of state and federal courts

Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide

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.

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