Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III

Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III

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Job Description and Duties

The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General’s Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide.

Our section offers opportunities to work on individual civil rights cases, high‑profile matters, appeals, and class actions. Deputies defend state employees in federal and state litigation brought by inmates and represent high‑ranking government officials, correctional administrators, and employees.

• Engage in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• Investigate facts and analyze documentary evidence
• Appear in all levels of state and federal courts
• Exercise independence and initiative in cases involving cutting‑edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
• Carry a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California
• Travel as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide

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.

• Job Code: JC-503054
• Position #:
  
  -XXX
• Working Title:
  
  Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III
• Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
• Salary Range: $10,852.00 – $15,325.00
• Shall Consider:
  DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL (Level IV) – $7,969.00 – $12,026.00;
  DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV – $11,993.00 – $16,096.00
• Number of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Week:
  Monday – Friday
• Department Information:
  This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law Section and may be filled in Sacramento (JC-503054), San Francisco (JC-503055), Los Angeles (JC-503056), or San Diego (JC-503057).

• Work‑life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

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Additional information about the job is available in the Duty Statement.