Closing Date: 22nd May, 2026

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
The Attorney General is the State's top lawyer and law-enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of California through a broad range of duties. The Attorney General is the head of the Department of Justice, which is one of the largest state agencies, as well as one of the largest law offices in California. The Department has numerous constituent bureaus and programs, and the Department performs a variety of important law-enforcement and criminal-justice-information functions.

The Office of General Counsel is a division within the Department of Justice that oversees or supports many Department-wide functions, including risk management, compliance, and legal advice to the Department's operations, law-enforcement, criminal-justice-information, and executive functions. The Office of General Counsel seeks talented legal generalists to join its team.

Under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General Supervisors (Supervisors) in the Office of General Counsel have significant Department-wide responsibilities and are expected to provide legal advice on a wide variety of difficult, complex, sensitive, and consequential matters to public officials, external clients, and senior staff throughout the Department. Subject matters within the Office of General Counsel's purview include but are not limited to information security and data storage and disclosure; law-enforcement operations; contracting, agreements, and grants; professional ethics; financial conflicts and other government ethics requirements; regulations; the Public Records Act; the Administrative Procedure Act; the Bagley-Keene Act's open meeting requirements; and public finance.

Supervisors are also expected to lead or support internal investigations, operational projects that further the Office's risk-management and compliance missions, and the development and implementation of policies and procedures within the Department. These assignments are highly variable in nature and require flexibility, an ability to quickly become familiar with a new program area or area of law, an ability to gather facts and assess legal risks, an ability to quickly establish effective working relationships with employees throughout the Department, including senior executives, and an ability to manage investigations and projects over a long period of time. Supervisors generally will not function as lead attorneys in litigation matters, but they may have opportunities to participate in litigation matters.

In addition to the legal duties listed above, Supervisors direct, monitor, and evaluate the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General. Supervisors provide substantive support, assistance, and training to Deputy Attorneys General handling the most difficult and complex matters. The work handled by Office of General Counsel Deputy Attorneys General is similar to the Supervisor work described above. In addition, the Supervisor oversees, evaluates the performance of, and provides substantive input to paralegals and analysts. The Supervisor also handles general administrative matters including participation in the interview and selection process for Supervisors, Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, and analysts.

Attorneys with a track record of accomplishments in the management of complex or high-stakes litigation, policy, or advice matters, or attorneys who demonstrate the potential to successfully manage a wide range of legal and operational challenges are encouraged to apply for this position.

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 Is Located in The Office of General Counsel and May Be Filled in Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, or San Francisco. Please Clearly Indicate Which City You Prefer in Your Cover Letter.
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.
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.
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.
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:

This Position Is 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 Sometimes 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.
A Fingerprint Check May Be Required
Clearly Indicate the Job Control (jc-517634) 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 State Application
The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor Exam May Be Found On-Line At:
Dag Supervisor 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: 5/22/2026

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-Danielle Newman
Attn: Danielle Newman (jc-517634)
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-Danielle Newman
Danielle Newman (jc-517634)
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.
Other - Cover Letter Is Required and Must Be Included.
Other - Writing Sample Reflecting Your Legal Work, Preferably Not More than 20 Pages and Written Within the Last Two Years Is Required and Must Be Included.