Deputy Attorney General Iv

Position: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
Job Description and Duties

The Appeals, Writs, and Trials section of the Criminal Division is seeking candidates to fill multiple vacancies in our Sacramento and Fresno offices. AWT is looking both for appellate attorneys and trial prosecutors to represent the People of the State of California.

Appellate Deputy Attorneys General (DAG) within the office appear on behalf of the People in felony criminal appeals and related writs before the state courts of appeal and the California Supreme Court, including those in death penalty cases. They also occasionally handle federal habeas corpus litigation. Appellate DAGs can expect to appear for oral arguments primarily in the California Courts of Appeal, as well as occasionally in the California Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

State and federal work routinely requires completion within narrow time frames, so time management is a must. Because brief writing is a central part of the section's work, candidates should have strong legal research and writing skills.

Trial DAGs within AWT are experienced criminal trial lawyers who must work independently on a variety of criminal matters. They investigate and prosecute felony and misdemeanor cases when the local prosecutorial agency is recused. The Sacramento and Fresno offices handle recusal cases for thirty-two counties in the Northern and Eastern parts of the state (the counties within the jurisdiction of California's Third and Fifth Appellate Districts).

Pretrial appearances are in person and sometimes remote, and trials may require travel and overnight stays. Trial deputies also review charging decisions by counties and consult with local prosecuting agencies on cases and issues. Deputies work with a variety of state and local law enforcement agencies advising and overseeing investigations. Felony trial experience is required, as is the ability to handle all aspects of trial work with minimal supervision.

Deputies should also demonstrate good writing skills for preparing internal reports or filing detailed written pleadings on complex issues. Trial deputies must also be capable of legal research and writing, as all DAGs in AWT are assigned appellate cases.

The Fresno office offers all deputies the choice of working remotely, subject to operational needs, and newly hired DAGs are encouraged to work in office two days per week as they get up to speed on the work we do.

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

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position under the current DOJ telework policy, which is subject to modification. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in the office, or a combination of both, but some in-office attendance is required. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings, or other operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-507906

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Appeals, Writs, and Trials Attorney

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

$7,969.00 - $12,026.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

$12,659.00 - $16,883.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Fresno County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

* This position is located in the Division of Criminal Law, Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section
- Fresno.

* DAG V consideration, lateral transfers only.

* 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.

* 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'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email

* For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General's website at

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Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.

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