Closing Date: 20th October, 2026

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
As part of the Attorney General's Honors Program, the Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship selects one recent law school graduate to serve in a limited term assignment as a Geoffrey Wright Fellow in the California Office of the Solicitor General. The Solicitor General is responsible for ensuring the excellence of the Attorney General's appellate practice. The Office of the Solicitor General serves as a clearinghouse for appeals handled by the Department of Justice; provides appellate advice to all divisions within the Department of Justice; prepares or oversees the preparation of briefs, petitions, and other papers filed in appellate courts, including the U.S. and California Supreme Courts; argues appeals in federal and state courts; and supports the improvement of appellate practice skills Department-wide. The Office's cases often address significant constitutional, statutory, and policy questions arising in diverse areas of both civil and criminal law. The Geoffrey Wright Fellow participates in and supports the work of the Office, working with other attorneys in the Office and the Department on a wide variety of civil, criminal, and public-rights matters, often under tight deadlines. Duties include researching and advising on complex or novel legal issues; assisting with the review and preparation of recommendations concerning Department action in appellate matters, including filing or joining amicus curiae briefs in significant cases; assisting with the drafting and reviewing of court papers and with preparation for oral argument, including participating in moot courts; and assisting with the development and implementation of best practices for appellate litigation.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33175594&name=GWFDutyStatement.docx)

Working Conditions:
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.

Minimum Requirements:

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Deputy Attorney General (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5730)
Graduate Legal Assistant (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5797)

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=529814)
Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33175594&name=GWFDutyStatement.docx)

Department Information:

This position will be located in the Office of the Solicitor General, San Francisco.
The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary (Hiring Above Minimum Policy). (https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/1707#:~:text=Per%20Section%205%2C%20employees%20who,@calhr.ca.gov.)
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

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.

Special Requirements:

Due to the advance recruitment of the Honors Program positions, applicants are not required to meet eligibility requirements/minimum qualifications to take the examination at this time. Applicants should select the "I have eligibility" option in order to continue applying for the positions.
Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-529814) and the title of the position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
This is a 12-month limited term position but it may be extended to a maximum of 24 months.
A fingerprint check will be required.
Individuals 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 or GLA classifications will be made using the following examinations:
DAG/Attorney Exam (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1579)
Graduate Legal Assistant Exam (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4562)

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: 10/20/2026

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:

Department of Justice
OHR-Christa Cisneros
Attn: Geoffrey Wright Fellowship (JC-529814)
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:

Department of Justice
OHR-Christa Cisneros
Geoffrey Wright Fellowship (JC-529814)
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:

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 - Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellowship Application form - (Please click here to download the required GWF form) (https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/wright-fellowship-app.pdf)
Other - Personal Statement - this statement should address why you are interested in the Geoffrey Wright Fellowship; your commitment to public service and any relevant work and volunteer experience (no more than 1000 words).
Other - Appellate Work Statement - this statement should address your interest in appellate work; any additional appellate advocacy experience; and any other relevant appellate experience or coursework (no more than 500 words).
Other - Writing Sample (no more than 15 pages).
Other - Law School Transcripts (unofficial can be submitted for the application process).
Other - 1 Letter of Recommendation from an individual familiar with your legal work is required.
Other - 1 Letter of Recommendation from a law school professor familiar with your legal work is required.

Two letters are required, at least one must be from a law school professor.

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 conta