Closing Date: 19th October, 2026

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
The Tort and Condemnation Section provides legal representation to California State agencies, government officials, law enforcement officers, and employees. Our team is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to our clients who trust and expect the Attorney General's Office to provide top tier representation on a broad range of issues. Our highly skilled deputies pride themselves on providing aggressive, proactive, and progressive litigation strategies and are committed to cultivating long-term client relationships. The Tort and Condemnation Section is looking for a Supervising Deputy Attorney General with an emphasis in complex trial and mass tort litigation to join our team and oversee, monitor, coordinate, and be a resource for all deputies handling complex trial and mass tort litigation statewide, in addition to supervising a statewide team of attorneys who handle trial and mass tort cases.

The Supervising Deputy Attorney General will work under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General. In addition to the Supervising Deputy Attorney General directing and monitoring the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General, additional duties include: direct supervision of paralegals; directing the work of support staff, evaluation the performance of Deputy Attorneys General and paralegals; providing training to attorneys and paralegals; handling general administrative matters; interviewing candidates for open positions; and performing difficult and complex legal work. The Supervising Deputy Attorney General will also act as the lead attorney in difficult and complex cases, including class actions, mass tort matters, and related and/or consolidated tort and/or eminent domain matters; appearing at hearings on difficult and sensitive cases; appellate advocacy; advising various legal jurisdictions, public officials and representatives of public agencies on legal issues; conducting or supervising special investigations; and 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 but are required to attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings at their local office. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, team meetings, and operationally as needed.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33585612&name=TORT_SDAGComplexTrialandMass).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

Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=533598)
Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33585612&name=TORT_SDAGComplexTrialandMass).pdf)

Department Information:

These Positions Are Located in The Division of Civil Law, Tort & Condemnation Section and May Be Filled in Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please Clearly State Which City You Prefer in Your Cover Letter.
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 Would Like to Speak with A Recruiter Prior to Submitting Your Application, Please Email Recruiters@doj.Ca.Gov

Special Requirements:

A Fingerprint Check Will Be Required.
Jc-533598 Must Clearly Be Stated in The "examination or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying" Section of Your State Application (std 678).
The Supervising Deputy Attorney General Exam May Be Found On-Line at Http://oag.Ca.Gov/careers/exams
If Mailing Your Application, Please Contact the Hr Consultant Listed to Confirm Your Application Has Been Received.
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.

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: 10/19/2026

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-Heather Nguyen
Attn: Heather Nguyen (jc-533598)
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:]

Department of Justice
Ohr-Heather Nguyen
Heather Nguyen (jc-533598)
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:

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 - an Unredacted Writing Sample Consisting of A Dispositive Motion, Pretrial Motion, or Appellate Brief, Preferably Written in The Prior Two Years.

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 Contact to Schedule the Interview. Questions Regarding Reasonable Accommodations May Be Directed to The Eeo Contact Listed on This Job Posting.

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:

Strong Organizational Skills. Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills. Strong Inter-Personal Skills. Ability to Work Under Pressure, Demonstrate Initiative, and To Be a Creative and Resourceful Problem Solver. Ability to Demonstrate Good Judgment and Diplomacy when Interacting with Clients, the Public, and All Levels of Department of Justice Staff. Superior Writing and Editing Skills. Command of All Aspects of Civil Litigation Practice in Both State and Federal Courts. Knowledge of Bargaining Unit Mo Us, Civil Service Laws and Rules, and Disciplinary Process Is Helpful.