Deputy Attorney General Iii

Position: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
Job Description and Duties

Do you love litigation and want more experience? Are you committed to serving the people of the State of California? Are you interested in joining a high-profile civil litigation practice?

As part of our mass tort team in the Tort and Condemnation Section of the California Attorney General's Office, you will handle a variety of cases involving government tort liability, with a focus on difficult and complex cases, including class actions, mass tort matters, and related and/or consolidated tort and/or eminent domain matters. You may also work on civil rights, personal injury, premises liability, excessive force, medical malpractice, due process, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and other torts cases.

Our section seeks motivated attorneys with a background in civil litigation looking to apply and hone their litigation skills.

Tort and Condemnation Section Deputy

Duties include:

* Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal

* Handling complex discovery including mass document productions and preparation of privilege logs

* Researching and drafting dispositive motions

* Appearing in state and federal court at all levels

* Handling an extensive variety of tort matters that are often high profile and involve issues of first impression

* Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence

* Communicating and coordinating directly with clients about case status and strategy

* Working collaboratively with team members

* Representing the Attorney General's Office with the highest ethical and professional standards

* First- and second-chairing jury trials

* Handling all aspects of appeals, including drafting opening and responding briefs and oral arguments

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

Working Conditions

All applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar. Deputies may telework or work in-office at their option but are required to attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings at their local office. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally as needed.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-502538

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Mass Tort Deputy Attorney General

Classification:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$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 IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

$12,659.00 - $16,883.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

$7,969.00 - $12,026.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

* These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Tort & Condemnation Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles or San Diego. Please clearly indicate which city you would prefer to work in your cover letter.

* 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.

* 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.

* DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.

* 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 webpage:
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.

Special Requirements

* A fingerprint check will be required.

* May be required to travel to remote locations within the State,…