Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III

Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III

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Job Description And Duties

The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General’s Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide. Our section offers opportunities to work on individual civil rights cases, high-profile matters, appeals, and class-actions. Deputies in the Correctional Law Section defend state employees in federal and state litigation brought by inmates. Deputies provide excellent representation to high-ranking government officials as well as correctional administrators and employees.

• Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
• Appearing in all levels of state and federal courts
• Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
• Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California
• Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide

This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office on most days, but some regular required in-office attendance. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings, and other occasional operational needs.

• Job Code #: JC-503057
• Position #:
  
  -XXX
• Working Title:
  
  Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III
• Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
• Base Salary: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• Shall Consider: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL ($7,969.00 - $12,026.00), DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV ($11,993.00 - $16,096.00)
• Number of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  San Diego County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Week:
  Monday-Friday
• Department:
  Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law Section; may be filled in Sacramento (JC-503054), San Francisco (JC-503055), Los Angeles (JC-503056), or San Diego (JC-503057).
• Salary details:
  New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications. Salaries:
  Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,846, Range B (2-5 years): $9,956;
  Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046;
  Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313.
• Hiring cut-off dates: every other Friday. Applications will be reviewed according to the date of submission. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.
• Personal Leave Program:
  Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information, visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

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