Closing Date: 10th November, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:The California Attorney General's Bureau of Environmental Justice is seeking a qualified attorney with an interest in high impact, cutting edge, and creative legal work that reduces pollution and improves public health in the most vulnerable communities across California. Our team is committed to public service, and we offer a supportive and collegial work environment. The Bureau of Environmental Justice is located within the Environmental Justice and Protection Section.
The Bureau of Environmental Justice handles a broad range of significant environmental matters on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California that raise equity and environmental justice concerns. Attorneys in the Bureau represent the Attorney General in his independent capacity pursuant to his statutory and common law authority by initiating and conducting environmental investigations, commenting on proposed projects, regulations, and other matters, litigating all phases of cases in state and federal courts, and using all available legal tools to pursue environmental justice and prevent rollbacks of important environmental equity initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to: conducting complex environmental investigations on behalf of the Attorney General; coordinating and jointly pursuing actions with District Attorney Offices, other Attorney General Offices, additional state and local agencies, and tribes; and providing legal advice on an ongoing basis to the Attorney General and his staff on matters related to environmental justice. For a selection of actions taken by the Bureau of Environmental Justice, please see https://oag.ca.gov/environment/justice.
Members of the Bureau enforce a broad variety of state and federal environmental laws, such as the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Unfair Competition Law, Proposition 65 (the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act), the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and laws to protect tribal cultural resources. They also initiate and pursue investigations under the Government Code, including issuing and enforcing investigative subpoenas, and litigate common law claims, such as public nuisance.
The Environmental Justice and Protection Section's Bureau of Environmental Justice has an additional active job posting: please see JC-495129 (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=495129) . Candidates who want to be considered for both positions must apply separately for each position
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.
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: 11/10/2025
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
- Deputy Attorney General
- Deputy Attorney General III
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Department Information:
- This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Environmental Justice and Protection Section, Bureau of Environmental Justice and may be filled in either Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, Fresno or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in the 'Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying' section of your State Application.
- 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.
- 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
- New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.
- For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General's website at http://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.
- 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
Special Requirements:
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- JC-495130 must be clearly stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) for which you are Applying" section located on page one of your state application.
- Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California 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:
- Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: Attorney Examination
- DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
- DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
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: 11/10/2025
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
OHR-Nicole Farrah
Attn: Nicole Farrah (JC-495130)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
OHR-Nicole Farrah
Attn: Nicole Farrah (JC-495130)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
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
OHR-Nicole Farrah
Nicole Farrah (JC-495130)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
OHR-Nicole Farrah
Nicole Farrah (JC-495130)
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:
Other - Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief is required.
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.CalCareers.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 -
- A cover letter is required.
Other - Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief is required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary acc
