Closing Date: 5th February, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:About the Organization:
Attorney General Rob Bonta is the State's chief law officer, responsible for ensuring that state laws are uniformly and adequately enforced. The Department of Justice includes approximately 4,500 employees who provide legal and law enforcement services to the State, including representing the People of California in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, appellate courts and the supreme courts of California and the United States, and engaging in law enforcement activities.
The Solicitor General is appointed by the Attorney General and serves as the chief appellate lawyer for the Department of Justice. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has authority and responsibility for ensuring the excellence of the Attorney General's appellate practice. OSG participates in discretionary appellate litigation decisions, such as whether to seek review by the U.S. or California Supreme Court; prepares or oversees the preparation of petitions, briefs, and other papers filed in appellate courts; and takes a lead role in the briefing and argument of some appeals in both state and federal courts, including in many of the Department's most complex or sensitive appellate matters. Other functions include fostering consultation and consistency on important legal issues and promoting excellence in appellate practice Department-wide.
About the Position:
Under the general direction of the Solicitor General, the Principal Deputy Solicitor General, and a Supervising Deputy Solicitor General, the Deputy Solicitor General will analyze, research, and provide advice on complex or novel legal issues; assist with the review and/or preparation of recommendations concerning Department action in appellate matters, including amicus participation; draft, review, comment on, or edit petitions, briefs, and other papers filed by the Department in appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the California Courts of Appeal; present or assist with the preparation for oral arguments, including providing moot court assistance for attorneys throughout the Department; assist with identifying and coordinating positions on significant or recurrent legal issues facing the Attorney General's Office or its clients; maintain awareness of current legal issues and other topics relating to appellate litigation; and assist with developing and implementing best practices for appellate litigation and with providing development and enrichment programs for attorneys throughout the Department.
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:
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: 2/5/2026
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
- Deputy Attorney General
- Deputy Attorney General III
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Department Information:
- This position is located in the Directorate Division, Office of the Solicitor General and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please indicate your preferred location on your application. This is a re-advertisement of JC-499435. If you previously applied to JC-499435, you do not need to re-apply.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you have questions in regards to the duties of the position, please email Helen Hong - Helen.Hong@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.
- Clearly indicate your preferred location in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page 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 AttorneyGeneral. 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
DAG IV exam - at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
- Some travel is required.
- OSG offers regular telework options, subject to operational needs.
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: 2/5/2026
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
OHR-Danielle Newman
Attn: Danielle Newman (JC-505226)
1300 I Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
OHR-Danielle Newman
Attn: Danielle Newman (JC-505226)
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-Danielle Newman
Danielle Newman (JC-505226)
1300 I Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
OHR-Danielle Newman
Danielle Newman (JC-505226)
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:
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.
- Statement of Qualifications
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