Attorney Generals Honors Program - Deputy Attor...

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Deputy Attorney General (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5730)

Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=525353)

Department Information:

• Positions Will Be Part of The Attorney General's Honors Program.
• Positions Will Be Located in Various Sections Throughout the Legal Divisions (criminal, Civil, and Public Rights). Section Placement Is Contingent on Operational Needs.
• These Positions Will Be Located in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Oakland. We Will Make Every Effort to Place You According to Your Location Preference, However, Location Availability May Depend on Operational Needs and Not All Sections Have Positions Available in All Cities.
• 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
• 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 Www.Oag.Ca.Gov.
• If You'd Like to Speak with A Recruiter Prior to Submitting Your Application, Please Email Recruiters@doj.Ca.Gov.
• Please Visit Our Webpage: Become a Doj Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of The Attorney General. (https://oag.ca.gov/dag-recruitment)

Special Requirements:

• Due to The Advance Recruitment of The Honors Program Positions, Applicants Are Not Required to Meet Eligibility Requirements/minimum Qualifications to Take the Examination at This Time. Applicants Should Select the "i Have Eligibility" Option in Order to Continue Applying for The Position.
• Clearly Indicate the Job Control (jc-525353) and The Title of The Position in The "examination or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying" Section Located on The First Page of Your State Application.
• A Fingerprint Check Will Be Required.
• Please Note that Appointment to The Dag/attorney Classification Will Be Made Using the Following Examination Link: Dag/attorney Exam – Less than 5 Years of Experience: Dag/attorney Examination. (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1579)
• 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.

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: 10/20/2026

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:

Department of Justice
Ohr-Christa Cisneros
Attn: Attorney General's Honors Program (jc-525353)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, Ca 95814

Department of Justice
Ohr-Christa Cisneros
Attorney General's Honors Program (jc-525353)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
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.
• Other - Division & Location Preference Form (please Click Here to Download the Required Form) - as Part of The Application Process, You Must Select One Division Where You Would Like Your Application to Be Considered. Please Note that Applications Will Be Reviewed and Scored by Division; You Will Not Be Scored or Considered for Divisions You Did Not Select. Some Divisions Receive a Higher Number of Applications than Others and May Be More Competitive. We Encourage You to Review the Available Divisions Carefully Before Making Your Selection.
• Other - Personal Statement - This Statement Should Address Why You Are Interested in The Ag's Honors Program; Your Commitment to Public Service; Which Division and Section(s) You Are Interested in And Why; and Any Relevant Work and Volunteer Experience (no More than 1000 Words).
• Other - Writing Sample (no More than 15 Pages).
• Other - Law School Transcripts (unofficial Can Be Submitted for The Application Process).
• Other - One (1) Letter of Recommendation from An Individual Familiar with Your Legal Work Is Required.
• Other - One (1) Letter of Recommendation from A Law School Professor Familiar with Your Legal Work Is Required.

Two (2) Total Letters Are Required, One Must Be from A Law School Professor.**

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 Experien

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