Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV Department of Justice

JC-530540

•Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV

DEPUTY

ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00

•$16,096.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

10/1/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Do you love litigation and want more trial experience? Are you committed to serving the people of the State of California? Are you interested in defending the operations of over 100 critical state agencies? As part of our Employment Law Section practice group of the California Department of Justice, you will handle challenges involving the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and the Whistleblower Protection Act, among others. ELS deputy duties include: Independently handling all aspects of complex civil employment cases, including drafting and arguing motions, interviewing witnesses, conducting and defending depositions and other discovery, preparing and arguing summary judgment motions, expert discovery, and preparing for trial

Handling jury and bench trials

Handling contested administrative evidentiary hearings before the State Personnel Board

Defending agency administrative actions against petitions for writs of mandamus

Drafting appellate briefs and arguing before the Courts of Appeal and Ninth Circuit

Obtaining work safety and gun violence restraining orders

Communicating with clients, including providing detailed case analyses and recommendations

Providing training, guidance, and advice to state agencies on a variety of employment and personnel matters

Communicating with judges, court staff, juries, and witnesses

Working cooperatively, professionally, and effectively with colleagues, opposing counsel, and clients All applicants must reside in California and be active members in good standing of the California State Bar. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions ELS deputies may largely choose to telework or come into the office, at their option. We are a litigation section so there are some times when in-office attendance will be required for meetings, court appearances, or other operational reasons. Otherwise, deputies may freely telework if that is their preference. Deputies are expected to be able to report to the office if an urgent need arises, and are expected to be available for meetings and to respond to emails and phone calls during regular business hours. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

DEPUTY

ATTORNEY GENERAL III

DEPUTY

ATTORNEY GENERAL V

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-530540

Position #(s): 420-192-5705-XXX

Working Title:

Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV

Classification:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00

•$16,096.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,852.00

•$15,325.00

DEPUTY

ATTORNEY GENERAL V

$12,659.00

•$16,883.00

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Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento (JC-530538), Oakland (JC-530540), Los Angeles (JC-530541), or San Diego (JC-530542). 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 III (5 years): $12,046

Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313

Deputy Attorney General V (lateral): $14,051 New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications. DAG V consideration

•lateral transfers only. 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 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

•CalHR. Special Requirements

A LiveScan check will be required. Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar. If you submit your application by mail, please contact the HR consultants to confirm it has been received. Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-530540) 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.

Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General.

The process is described at:

https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply.

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.

Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:

DAG III exam

•at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination

DAG IV exam

•at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV 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:

10/1/2026