Deputy Attorney General Iv

Position: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
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 deputy duties include:

* Independently handling all aspects of complex civil employment cases, including drafting and arguing motions, interviewing witnesses, conducting and defending depositions and other discovery, preparing and arguing summary judgment motions, expert discovery, and preparing for trial

* Handling jury and bench trials

* Handling contested administrative evidentiary hearings before the State Personnel Board

* Defending agency administrative actions against petitions for writs 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.

Working Conditions

ELS deputies may largely choose to telework or come into the office, at their option. We are a litigation section so there are some times when in-office attendance will be required for meetings, court appearances, or other operational reasons. Otherwise, deputies may freely telework if that is their preference. Deputies are expected to be able to report to the office if an urgent need arises, and are expected to be available for meetings and to respond to emails and phone calls during regular business hours.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-504657

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV

Classification:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

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 III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

$12,659.00 - $16,883.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

* These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento (JC-504655), Oakland (JC-504657), Los Angeles (JC-504658), or San Diego (JC-504660).

* 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 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.

* 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 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 Live Scan check will be required.

* Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar.

* If you submit your application by mail, please contact the HR consultants to confirm it has been received.

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