NCJ Number
16475
Date Published
1975
Length
36 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF THE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW IN RECRUTING, SELECTING, SUPERVISING, AND COMPENSATING COMPETENT ATTORNEYS.
Abstract
THE NATURE OF STAFFING PATTERNS IN THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL IS DISCUSSED, ALONG WITH THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT'S REPUTATION, WHAT ATTRACTS JOB APPLICANTS, AND THE BASIC RECRUITMENT METHODS. ALSO COVERED ARE THE BASIC METHODS OF SELECTION AND THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GOOD INTERVIEWING. OTHER TOPICS INCLUDE BASIC MANAGEMENT STYLES AND HOW A MANAGEMENT STYLE IS CHOSEN, METHODS FOR DEVELOPING EQUITABLE PAY PLANS, SOURCES OF COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA, AND PRESENT SALARY LEVELS. THE APPENDIX CONTAINS SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ASSOCIATE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. A SELECTED READING LIST IS ALSO PROVIDED.