Closing Date: 26th January, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Are you interested in fighting complex financial fraud and protecting California's critical Medicaid program, Medi-Cal? The Division of Medi-Cal Faud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA), the California Department of Justice's fastest growing Division, is seeking an experienced attorney with bankruptcy expertise to join its Civil Litigation Section. Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) in this role play a critical part in recovering millions of taxpayer dollars. This position offers a unique opportunity to investigate and litigate high-impact cases involves fraudulent schemes committed by hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacies, nursing facilities, medical equipment providers, and healthcare providers at the expense of the Medi-Cal program.
Most cases are brought under the California False Claims Act (FCA) and may also involve federal FCA violations. This work frequently involves working with attorneys representing whistleblowers who bring FCA cases, and attorneys from the US Department of Justice and state attorneys from other state Attorney General offices, making for a dynamic and wide-ranging practice opportunity.
The DMFEA Bankruptcy Attorney will undertake their own caseload of FCA work alongside other DMFEA DAGs. In addition, the DMFEA Bankruptcy Attorney will work with the DMFEA DAGs in providing expertise and assistance in resolving emergent bankruptcy-related case developments, including creditor side bankruptcy issues in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 proceedings under the United States Bankruptcy Code, and related adversary proceedings. The DMFEA Bankruptcy Attorney will also advise the DMFEA DAGs on bankruptcy considerations in pre-bankruptcy settlements and other related issues.
Duties (in addition to providing bankruptcy practice expertise) include, but are not limited to:
- Independently develop strategic case plans.
- Manage and shepherd FCA investigations.
- Handle informal and formal document-intensive and data-driven discovery.
- Identify, interview, and evaluate witnesses.
- Perform legal research in the areas of health care fraud and FCA-related law.
- Guide Paralegals and Investigative Auditors.
- Analyze claims data and develop damage models.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing; and
- Coordinate enforcement efforts with multidisciplinary teams involving personnel from others
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30168737&name=CombinedBankruptcyDS.pdf)
Working Conditions:
This is a hybrid position under current DOJ telework policy, that is (as with all DOJ policies) subject to modification. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in-office (your choice) most days, but one day a week in the office is required (or more in a particular week if the needs DMFEA needs require; this happens rarely). The team to which you are assigned picks one regular day for its in-office day, so the one in-office-day is known, set and predictable. Travel and additional in-person attendance is required for any court appearances, meetings or other operational needs.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Department Information:
Special Requirements:
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: 1/26/2026
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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.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:
- Deputy Attorney General IV (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5705)
- Deputy Attorney General III (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5706)
- Deputy Attorney General V (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5701)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=501305)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30168737&name=CombinedBankruptcyDS.pdf)
Department Information:
- This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Civil Section and may be filled in either San Diego or Sacramento.
- The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. 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 only): $14,051
- New to State candidates will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classification.
- 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.
- DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.
- 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 new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General. (https://oag.ca.gov/dag-recruitment)
- 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 - CalHR (https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113)
Special Requirements:
- A fingerprint 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 consultant to confirm it has been received.
- Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-501305) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your STD 678 State Application.
- Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply
- Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
- DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1683)
- DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4746)
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: 1/26/2026
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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.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:
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
Courtney Contreras
Attn: Courtney Contreras (JC-501305)
1300 I Street 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
Courtney Contreras
Attn: Courtney Contreras (JC-501305)
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:
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
Courtney Contreras
Courtney Contreras (JC-501305)
1300 I Street 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Courtney Contreras
Courtney Contreras (JC-501305)
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:
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:
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