Deputy Attorney General Iv

Position: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
Job Description and Duties

The Land Use and Conservation Section provides the opportunity to work on matters of critical importance to the State. The section's practice includes enforcing state housing laws, ensuring public access to California's waterways, mountains, and open space through litigation and client advice; conservation and expansion of state parks and other public lands for recreation and ecological protection; and protecting against wildfire risk.

The section's attorneys are experienced in laws pertaining to environmental land use and natural resource regulation (including CEQA), real property, the California Coastal Act, the public trust doctrine, oil and gas development, housing, and administrative procedure. The section represents a variety of agencies including the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the State Lands Commission, the Delta Stewardship Council, the High-Speed Rail Authority, California's land conservancies, the California Coastal Commission, and the Department of Conservation.

Desirable qualifications include excellent legal research and writing skills and experience with all phases of litigation. The successful candidate will litigate all phases of cases in California and federal courts and will render legal advice on an ongoing basis to all clients and to the Attorney General.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in-office most days, but some in-office attendance could be required. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings or other occasional operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-504811

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Land Use and Conservation Attorney

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

$7,969.00 - $12,026.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

$12,659.00 - $16,883.00

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

* These positions are located in the Division of Public Rights, Land Use and Conservation Section, and may be filled in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, or Oakland. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in your cover letter.

* 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 Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956

* 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.

* 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.

* DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.

* For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General's website at

* If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email

* 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 with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Special Requirements

* A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice.

* Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-504811) 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.

* 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:

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

* DAG/Attorney exam - less than 5 years of experience: DAG/Attorney…