Attorney, Department of Food & Agriculture, State of California

Under the direction of the Deputy Secretary for Legal Affairs (Chief Counsel), the Attorney performs the most complex legal assignments; provides legal counsel and representation to the Executive Office; policy review, research, and expertise to the Division Directors; review Public Records Act requests for necessary redactions when necessary; serves as a legal advisor; represents the Department in administrative appeals, informal and formal hearings, and complex due process issues; and evaluates credible threats of litigation and advises as to the risk of potential litigation and probable outcome, as well as alternative paths to minimize the damage from litigations. The Attorney will primarily serve as Staff Counsel for the Departments Marketing Services Division, which includes the Fairs & Exposition Branch (F&E) and the 52 DAAs, and if necessary, at the discretion of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney may be asked to provide services to other Departmental divisions or programs. 

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