The Tort and Condemnation Section of the California Attorney General’s Office seeks experienced trial and appellate attorneys with excellent oral advocacy, analytical, and research skills to work as part of team of highly skilled and experienced attorneys defending and prosecuting complex and mass party litigation with an emphasis on eminent domain and inverse condemnation.
The Tort and Condemnation Section represents the state, its agencies, and employees in civil rights, tort, eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation in both state and federal courts.
Deputies litigate and try difficult and sensitive cases including government tort liability, civil rights, personal injury, medical malpractice, dangerous condition of public property, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, mass flood, and fire actions.
Deputies are expected to work under time constraints, client and department guidelines, and to abide by ethical and professional standards. Deputies must possess excellent communication and writing skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word.
Some travel is required.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.
