Closing Date: 11th August, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties: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) provides proactive, organized, detail-oriented, hands-on leadership, supervision, direction, training, and mentorship to a team of legal professional that includes Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) and that may include paralegals and support staff. The SDAG works collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, section members, and support staff; maintains a professional and positive relationship with clients and courts; and exercises appropriate discretion in the handling of personnel and other sensitive or privileged matters. The SDAG must also handle general administrative, personnel, and management matters, and ensure that his or her team members are appropriately and effectively litigating their assigned cases and producing high-quality work in an efficient and productive manner. The SDAG may also perform the most difficult legal work—often as the lead attorney—related to trials, appeals, and class actions, requiring the highest level of independent judgment; appears 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. Advises various legal jurisdictions, public officials, and representatives of public agencies on legal issues; conducts or supervises special investigations of the most sensitive or difficult nature; and drafts and analyzes legislative measures and regulations. The SDAG's responsibilities will occasionally require work outside normal business hours.
The Correctional Law Section defends interesting and complex cases on behalf of the State. The section litigates a variety of cases in federal and state courts including civil-rights cases, complex class-action suits, and related appellate work. The issues in the section's cases range from state torts to multifaceted constitutional issues, including free speech and religious rights, the provision of medical care, and the use of force. Many of the section's clients work in the state correctional system, although some are high-level state officials. The position requires SDAGs to enter prisons for depositions, site inspections, and meetings with client agency staff and inmates. The section occasionally works on issues related to death-penalty litigation.
This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office on most days, but some regular required in-office attendance. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings, and other occasional operational needs.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32837991&name=CLSSDAGDutyStatement_Dec2023.pdf)
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5703)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
Special Requirements:
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.
May Be Required to Travel to Remote Locations Within the State, Sometimes with Little Notice.
If You Submit Your Application by Us Postal Service, Please Contact the Hr Consultant Listed Below to Confirm It Was Received.
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: 8/11/2026
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:
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5703)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=526553)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32837991&name=CLSSDAGDutyStatement_Dec2023.pdf)
Department Information:
- This Position Is Located in The Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law Section, San Diego.
- 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 of Justice, Please Visit the Attorney General's Website at Http://www.Oag.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)
- 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 (https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113)
Special Requirements:
- A Fingerprint Check Will Be Required.
- Clearly Indicate the Job Control Code (jc-526553) and The Title of This Position in The “examination or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying” Section Located on The First Page of Your State Application.
- The Supervising Deputy Attorney General Exam Can Be Found Here
- Https://oag.Ca.Gov/careers/exams
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.
May Be Required to Travel to Remote Locations Within the State, Sometimes with Little Notice.
If You Submit Your Application by Us Postal Service, Please Contact the Hr Consultant Listed Below to Confirm It Was Received.
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: 8/11/2026
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:
You May Submit Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents To:
Department of Justice
Ohr-Heather Nguyen
Attn: Heather Nguyen (jc-526553)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, Ca 95814
Ohr-Heather Nguyen
Attn: Heather Nguyen (jc-526553)
1300 I Street Suite 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
Ohr-Heather Nguyen
Heather Nguyen (jc-526553)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, Ca 95814
08:00 Am - 05:00 Pm
Ohr-Heather Nguyen
Heather Nguyen (jc-526553)
1300 I Street Suite 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:
Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for The Hiring Interview Process Must Request the Necessary Accommodations if Scheduled for
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 - Cover Letter
- Other - Writing Sample Consisting of A Dispositive Motion, Pretrial Motion or Appellate Brief Preferably Written in The Prior Six Months.
- Statement of Qualifications - a Narrative Discussion of How Your Education, Training, Experience, and Skills Meet the Minimum Anddesirable Qualifications and Qualify You for The Position. the Statement of Qualifications Serves as A Documentation of Your Ability Topresent Information Clearly and Concisely in Writing and Should Be Typed and No More than Two Pages in Length.
