The Charitable Trusts Section is responsible for implementing the Attorney General's authority to regulate and supervise charitable organizations, charitable trustees, and professional fundraisers, including fundraising platforms in California. To carry out this
responsibility, the Charitable Trusts Section investigates and prosecutes financial abuse and mismanagement by charity directors, officers, and trustees, and fraudulent charitable solicitation by charities and fundraising professionals. The Section also defends bequests to charity in wills and trusts, represents the State Controller's Office in escheat proceedings, and drafts laws and regulations pertaining to the nonprofit sector, and assists legal issues arising from the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers' operations.
Under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Assistant Attorney General, and Chief Deputy Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor:
• directs, monitors, trains, and evaluates the work performed by a team of attorneys, analysts, and investigative auditors
• manages Registry of Charities and Fundraisers compliance projects, including the administrative suspension and revocation of charity and fundraiser registration
• provides legal guidance the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
• responds to public inquiries regarding applicable law
• presents to stakeholders regarding the Attorney General's role and the Charitable Trusts Section's work
• works cooperatively with management in coordinating public presentations, handling investigations, allocating resources, and staffing
• handles projects delegated by the Senior Assistant Attorney General
• assists in legislative analysis and rulemaking
• performs the most difficult and complex legal work, including court and bench trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings, which requires the highest level of independent judgment
Applicants should demonstrate good judgment and professionalism in all interactions with members of the public, opposing counsel, and the judiciary. Applicants should be willing and able to learn new areas of law, new procedures, and new skills. Travel within the state is required.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and the Charitable Trusts Section and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance will 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.