Closing Date: 4th June, 2026

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
Attorneys in the Criminal Division, Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section (AWT), uphold the Attorney General's constitutional responsibility to represent the People of California in criminal cases. Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG), the Chief Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) in AWT directs and monitors the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG), may directly supervise paralegals, and directs the work of support staff; evaluates the performance of DAGs and paralegals; provides training to DAGs and paralegals; handles general administrative matters; interviews and selects, or actively participates in the interview and selection process for DAGs and paralegals; and personally performs with the highest level of independent judgment the most difficult and complex legal work in criminal trials, federal and state habeas corpus matters, and other writs and appeals, including capital litigation.

SDAGs can be called upon to act as the lead attorney on a team assigned to the most difficult and complex cases. SDAGs can be called upon to appear before various federal and state courts and administrative bodies on the most difficult and sensitive cases, and may appear in the highest levels of the appellate courts. SDAGs can be called upon to advise various legal jurisdictions, public officials and representatives of public agencies on legal issues. SDAGs can be called upon to conduct or supervise special investigations of the most sensitive or difficult nature. SDAGs can be called upon to draft and analyze legislative measures and regulations. The work is challenging, and it requires an extensive knowledge of criminal law. Excellent research, writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.

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

Working Conditions:
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.

Minimum Requirements:

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Department Information:

This Position Is Located in The Division of Criminal Law, Appeals, Writs and Trials Section-Sacramento.
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 Supervisor (8 Years): $14,655

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.
For More Information About the Department Please Visit the Attorney General's Website at Http://www.Oag.Ca.Gov
If You Would Like to Speak to A Recruiter Prior to Submitting Your Application, Please Email Recruiters@doj.Ca.Gov
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 Withholdings. for Additional Information Please Visit Human Resources Manual - Cal Hr

Special Requirements:

A Fingerprint Check Will Be Required.
Clearly Indicate the Basis of Your Eligibility in The "explanations" Section Located at The Bottom of Page One on Your State Application (std 678).
You Do Not Have to Take an Exam Before You Apply for A Job. However, You Must Complete and Pass the Exam to Be Eligible for Hire.
The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor Exam May Be Found On-Line at Http://oag.Ca.Gov/careers/exams

Application Instructions:
Completed Applications and All Required Documents Must Be Received or Postmarked by The Final Filing Date in Order to Be Considered. Dates Printed on Mobile Bar Codes, Such as The Quick Response (qr) Codes Available at The Usps, Are Not Considered Postmark Dates for The Purpose of Determining Timely Filing of An Application.

Final Filing Date: 6/4/2026

Who May Apply:
Individuals Who Are Currently in The Classification, Eligible for Lateral Transfer, Eligible for Reinstatement, Have List or Leap Eligibility, Are in The Process of Obtaining List Eligibility, or Have Sroa And/or Surplus Eligibility (please Attach Your Letter, if Available). Sroa and Surplus Candidates Are Given Priority; Therefore, Individuals with Other Eligibility May Be Considered in The Event No Sroa or Surplus Candidates Apply.

Applications Will Be Screened and Only the Most Qualified Applicants Will Be Selected to Move Forward in The Selection Process. Applicants Must Meet the Minimum Qualifications Stated in The Classification Specification(s).

How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/employment Application (std 678) and Applicable or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted to Apply for This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through an Alternative Method Listed Below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages
You May Submit Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents To:

Department of Justice
Courtney Contreras
Attn: Courtney Contreras (jc-517440)
1300 I Street 720
Sacramento, Ca 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You May Drop Off Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents At:

Department of Justice
Courtney Contreras
Courtney Contreras (jc-517440)
1300 I Street 720
Sacramento, Ca 95814
08:00 Am - 05:00 Pm

Required Application Package Documents
The Following Items Are Required to Be Submitted with Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit the Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered for This Job:

Current Version of The State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678 (when Not Applying Electronically), or The Electronic State Employment Application Through Your Applicant Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. All Experience and Education Relating to The Minimum Qualifications Listed on The Classification Specification Should Be Included to Demonstrate how You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for The Position.
Resume Is Required and Must Be Included.
Statement of Qualifications - the Statement Is a Narrative Discussion of How Your Education, Training, Experience, and Skills Meet the Minimum and Desirable Qualifications and Qualify You for The Position, and Why You Are Interested in The Position. the Statement of Qualifications(soq) Serves as A Documentation of Your Ability to Present Information Clearly and Concisely in Writing and Should Be Typed and No More than Two Pages in Length. Vague And/or Incomplete so Qs May Not Be Considered if They Do Not Fully Respond to The Required Information. Cover Letters Do Not Take the Place of The Soq.

Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for The Hiring Interview Process Must Request the Necessary Accommodations if Scheduled for A Hiring Interview. the Request Should Be Made at The Time of Contact to Schedule the Interview. Questions Regarding Reasonable Accommodations May Be Directed to The Eeo Contact Listed on This Job Posting.

Desirable Qualifications:
In Addition to Evaluating Each Candidate's Relative Ability, as Demonstrated by Quality and Breadth of Experience, the Following Factors Will Provide the Basis for Competitively Evaluating Each Candidate:

This Sdag Position Is for Supervising an Appellate Team in The Sacramento/fresno Awt Section. Applicants Should Have Substantial Experience with California Criminal Law, and With Criminal Appellate, Habeas, and Writ Practice. Applicants Should Also Have Substantial Experience Reviewing and Editing Pleadings for Filing in The Appellate Courts. Sda Gs Should Have Exceptional Judgment and Tact, and Should Work Effectively with All Levels of Staff. Sda Gs Should Be Administratively Proficient, Have Strong Organizational Skills, and Be Effective Managers. Sda Gs Should Have the Ability to Work Under Pressure, Demonstrate Initiative, and Be Creative and Resourceful Problem Solvers.

Benefits: