The SDAG's duties include: Overseeing the legal work of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG), including litigation strategy, filing decisions, plea bargaining, written work product, and other case-related work; overseeing the duties and work of legal support staff, including legal secretaries and legal analysts; personally performing the most difficult, complex, and sensitive legal work, including appearing before state and federal courts; facilitating and personally handling interactions with the Division's investigative supervisors and staff; engaging with public stakeholders and state, federal, and local agency partners on behalf of DMFEA; assessing legislative measures and other policy proposals in the Division's subject areas; handling general administrative tasks; participating in the selection process for staff; providing training for legal and investigative staff; and. Applicants should possess and exhibit: Strong oral and written communication skills and a strong knowledge of state and federal criminal law (ideally including the laws applicable to Medi-Cal fraud and to abuse and neglect of elders and dependent adults), criminal procedure, and rules of evidence; exceptional judgment, discretion, integrity, and initiative; exceptional tact in interacting with others, including excellent listening skills, patience, self-composure, and the ability to interact effectively across disciplines, with other government agencies, and with the public; the ability to lead and motivate others by positive example, perform tasks under stressful conditions, be flexible, and adeptly handle challenging situations; and.