DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

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

DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-510885) 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.
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  A fingerprint check will be required.
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  Must be willing and able to work a full-time schedule which may exceed a 40 hour week when operational needs require.
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  Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar.
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  Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply.
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  Deputies assigned to the ELS Section must be willing and able to travel and may be required to travel to remote locations within the State, sometimes with little notice and sometimes for lengthy periods of time.


• Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following 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 - Cover letter
Other - Writing sample consisting of an investigative report, dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year.