Civil Rights Enforcement Section, Deputy Attorn...

Closing Date: 20th February, 2026

Description:

The Civil Rights Enforcement Section (CRES) handles a broad range of significant civil rights and constitutional law matters on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California. Assignments may include: proactively planning, organizing, managing, and conducting large scale investigations and civil litigation, often on cutting edge, novel issues of law and fact; researching complex legal issues and authoring amicus curiae briefs on emerging constitutional rights, civil liberties, and federalism issues; engaging with other governmental agencies, civil rights organizations, advocates and members of the public; providing advice on sensitive and high-profile matters to the Attorney General, other high level state officials and agencies, and other sections and divisions of the California Department of Justice (Cal DOJ); reviewing and analyzing proposed state legislation; preparing informational materials for the public; and developing model policies, trainings, and best practices for state and local agencies to implement state law and policy.

Under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General of CRES, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General supervises the work of Deputy Attorneys General in CRES working on general civil rights matters; advises the Attorney General and Executive Staff on significant policy matters related to civil rights policy; spearheads initiatives; handles general administrative matters; actively participates in the interview and selection process for Deputy Attorneys General; directs and engages in community and stakeholder outreach; and performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to the supervision of investigations, litigation, trials, writs, and appeals, requiring the highest level of independent judgment. This advertisement is seeking applicants to focus on the following issue areas: complex federal litigation, housing, disability rights, children's rights, racial justice, and general civil rights work. In your cover letter, applicants are required to explain their specific interests and qualifications in one or more of these areas and how you would approach supervising this work in CRES.

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

Working Conditions:
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to report in-person every second and fourth Thursday of each month. Additional travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances or meetings.

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

Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Department Information:

• This position is located in the Public Rights Division, Civil Rights Enforcement Section, and may be filled in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, Fresno or Los Angeles. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the "Explanations" section of your State application or cover letter.
• 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 Supervisor (8 years): $14,655
• 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 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.
• 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-506370 must clearly be stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your state application (STD 678). If sending paper applications, please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials.
• 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/exams
• Deputy Attorney General Supervisor 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.
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:
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
OHR-Nicole Farrah
Attn: Nicole Farrah (JC-506370)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
OHR-Nicole Farrah
Nicole Farrah (JC-506370)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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. In your cover letter, you should explain how you have demonstrated a commitment to, or motivation for working in, the covered subject matter areas (racial justice, children's rights, complex litigation, and/or civil rights) throughout your career. Please also explain your specific interest in and experience with supervision, and how you would approach supervising this work in CRES.
• 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 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:
Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated talent to think strategically and creatively in analyzing complex legal and policy issues. Equally important is a strong motivation to work on subject matter areas relating to civil rights, implicit bias, public integrity, and government reform, as well as experience investigating and litigating state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to civil rights. Excellent litigation, research, and writing skills and the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities are also

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