Closing Date: 17th August, 2026

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
The California Department of Justice is responsible for protecting and serving the People and interests of California. Among other things, we represent the People of California in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, intermediate appellate courts, and Supreme Courts of California and the United States, and serve as legal counsel to state officers, and most state agencies.

The Healthcare Rights and Access Section serves as the lead in proactive healthcare work, representing the Attorney General in his independent capacity and coordinating this work with others in the Department of Justice, including the Solicitor General's Office, and other legal sections in the Public Rights and Civil Law Divisions. The Attorney General's Healthcare Rights and Access Section has comprehensive authority to work on any matters, including investigations, litigation, and legislation, that will increase and protect the affordability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare in the State of California. The Section is responsible for overseeing and leading all work in the areas of consumer healthcare rights, including healthcare competition and prescription drug marketing, nonprofit healthcare transactions, violations of antitrust laws in the healthcare context, healthcare privacy and civil rights, and reproductive and LGBTQ healthcare-related rights. The Healthcare Rights and Access Section is monitoring and defending against efforts that undermine the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Women's and LGBTQ health rights; reviewing nonprofit healthcare transactions; enforcing unfair competition and false advertisement laws against companies, providers, and individuals who are defrauding Californians; enforcing anti- competition laws to curb high drug pricing; and public health work on tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other products.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor directs and monitors the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General and non-attorney legal professionals; personally performs and supervises complex legal work including investigations, trials, appeals, regulatory and legislative matters; evaluates team members' performance; provides training and mentoring to team and section members; handles general administrative matters; and participates in the interview and selection process for team and section members. This position will focus on overseeing the work of the Reproductive Justice Unit.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32583494&name=HRASDAG.pdf)

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.
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=523908)
Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32583494&name=HRASDAG.pdf)

Department Information:

This Position Is Located in The Division of Public Rights, Healthcare Rights and Access Section, and May Be Filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego.
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 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'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 - Cal Hr (https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113)

Special Requirements:

A Fingerprint Check Will Be Required for Those Hired Outside the Department of Justice.
Jc-523908 Must Be Clearly Stated in The “examination or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying” Section of Your State Application.
If Sending Paper Applications, Please Email the Hr Contact Listed in This Job Vacancy to Confirm Receipt of Your Materials.
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/exams.
The Supervising Deputy Attorney General Exam May Be Found On-Line:
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor Examination (https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113)

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: 8/17/2026

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:

Department of Justice
Ohr-Nicole Farrah
Attn: Nicole Farrah (jc-523908)
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-Nicole Farrah
Nicole Farrah (jc-523908)
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.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.
Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications Is Desired, Explaining how You Are Best Suited to Be a Healthcare Consumer/hospital Transaction Sdag in The Healthcare Rights and Access Section. Please Discuss Any Prior Healthcare, Consumer Protection and Supervisory Experience.

Other - Writing Sample, Consisting of A Dispositive Motion, Pretrial Motion, or