DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

At the California Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General, you will be a part of a diverse group of over 5,000 professionals whose primary mission is to deliver fairness and equality under the law, through a broad spectrum of programs and services.

The Business Litigation Section represents state agencies and officials in matters concerning the business of government and government regulation of business. We are recruiting litigators who want to work on a variety of complex and novel legal problems, handle their own cases from start to finish, and work in the public interest.

Our work includes:

• Defending constitutional and statutory challenges to state laws and regulations
• Defending decisions of state tax agencies and regulators of the fintech, insurance, and real estate industries
• Representing state agencies and officers in a wide range of public contracting and commercial disputes

Deputies are expected to:

• Research and draft cogent, persuasive, and concise trial court pleadings and appellate briefs and provide independent legal advice
• Litigate cases in California’s state and federal courts, and bankruptcy courts nationally
• Adhere to the highest standards of public service, client service, professionalism, civility, and the ethical practice of law

We assign cases based on experience and skill and provide training and opportunities for professional advancement.

Currently, all deputies have the option of 100% telework or work in the office but must reside in California and must appear in person as operational need requires.

Internal as well as external candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Business Litigation Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate in your cover letter which city you prefer.
  

• 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.
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  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): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956
  • Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046
  • Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313
  • Deputy Attorney General V (Lateral): 14,051
  New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.
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  DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.

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

• 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.
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  Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

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• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-493662) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.
  

• Must be able to travel, sometimes out of state.

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 - Cover letter.
• Other - Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year.