• This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Criminal Prosecutions Section in Sacramento.

• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary (Hiring Above Minimum Policy).
  The starting salary for each classification will be:
  • Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,588 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,666
  • Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $11,695
  • Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $12,925
  New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
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  Please visit our webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.

• If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.
  

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar.

• If you submit your application by mail, please contact the HR consultant to confirm it has been received.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-482716) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.

• Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply

• Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
  • Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: Attorney Examination
  • DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
  • DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Who May Apply

How To Apply

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - A cover letter is required and must be submitted.
• Other - Writing sample consisting of dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year.