Closing Date: 10th October, 2025

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) directs and monitors the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG), may directly supervise paralegals, and directs the work of support staff; evaluates the performance of DAGs and paralegals; provides training to DAGs and paralegals; handles general administrative matters; interviews and selects, or actively participates in the interview and selection process for, DAGs and paralegals; and personally performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to jury trials, bench trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings, which requires the highest level of independent judgment. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: often acting as the lead attorney on a trial team assigned to the most difficult and complex cases, including class actions; appearing 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; advising various legal jurisdictions, public officials and representatives of public agencies on legal issues; conducting or supervising special investigations of the most sensitive or difficult nature; drafting and analyzing legislative measures and regulations.

All applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar. Supervising Deputy Attorneys General may telework or work in-office at their option. This position will supervise a team anticipated to primarily be located in the Los Angeles office. The applicant can be located in any office statewide. Travel and in-person attendance will be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, team meetings, and operationally as needed.

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

Minimum Requirements:

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

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Department Information:

This Position Will Supervise a Team of Deputies and Legal Analysts Who Are Primarily Located in The Los Angeles Office. This Position Can Be Filled from Any of Our Offices (sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles or San Diego), Statewide and The Successful Candidate Will Remain in Her or His Home Office. the Position Is Located in The Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section.
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.
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 Would 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.
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

Special Requirements:

Clearly Indicate the Job Control Code (jc-491688) 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 Std 678 State Application.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor Examination

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:

Candidates Should Be Able to Demonstrate that They Would Be Effective Supervisors to A Team of Attorneys and Paralegals. Candidates Should Have the Ability to Work Well with Attorneys and Paralegals of All Skill Levels, to Act as Role Models, and To Advise, Mentor and Train Attorneys and Paralegals Under Their Supervision.

Candidates Should Be Able to Demonstrate Good Judgment and Tact when Interacting with Staff and Clients, Have Initiative, Be Accomplished Civil Litigators, Have Strong Organizational and Editing Skills, Be Able to Communicate Effectively Both Orally and In Writing, Have the Ability to Work Under Pressure and Work Effectively with All Levels of Staff, and Be Creative and Resourceful Problem Solvers. Knowledge of Bargaining Unit Mo Us, Civil Service Laws and Rules, and Disciplinary Process Preferable.