Deputy Attorney General - Employment Law Section

Job Description And Duties

Do you love litigation and want more trial experience? Are you committed to serving the people of the State of California? Are you interested in defending the operations of over 100 critical state agencies?

As part of our Employment Law Section practice group of the California Department of Justice, you will handle challenges involving the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and the whistle blower protection act, among others. ELS is looking for attorneys with 0-5 years of experience to develop and hone their litigation and trial skills.

• Handling all aspects of complex civil employment cases, including drafting and arguing motions, interviewing witnesses, conducting depositions and other discovery, preparing and arguing summary judgment motions, conducting expert discovery, and preparing for trial.
• First- and second-chairing jury and bench trials.
• Handling contested administrative evidentiary hearings before the State Personnel Board.
• Defending agency administrative actions against petitions for writ of mandamus.
• Drafting appellate briefs and arguing before the Courts of Appeal and Ninth Circuit.
• Obtaining work safety and gun violence restraining orders.
• Communicating with clients, including providing detailed case analyses and recommendations.
• Providing training, guidance, and advice to state agencies on a variety of employment and personnel matters.
• Communicating with judges, court staff, juries, and witnesses.
• Working cooperatively, professionally, and effectively with colleagues, opposing counsel, and clients.

All applicants must reside in California and be active members in good standing of the California State Bar.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

• Job Code #: JC-507098
• Position #(s):
  
  -XXX
• Working Title:
  
  Deputy Attorney General - Employment Law Section
• Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
• Pay Range: $7,969.00 - $12,026.00
• Number of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  United States
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

• These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section, and may be filled in Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please indicate your preferred city or cities in your cover letter.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. 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
• New to State candidates will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the DAG classification.
• 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  .
• If you would like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email  .
• Please visit our website:
  Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
• 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 with holdings. For additional information please 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!