Deputy Attorney General Iv

Position: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in protecting charitable assets for the People of California? Do you want to help stop charity fraud? Join a team of attorneys and auditors who do just that and much more.

In California, the Attorney General has the primary responsibility for regulating and supervising charitable organizations and trustees, and professional fundraisers. To carry out this responsibility, the Charitable Trusts Section investigates and prosecutes financial abuse, mismanagement, and fraudulent solicitation by charity directors, charitable trustees, and fundraisers in civil courts, and defends charitable gifts in probate courts. The Charitable Trusts Section also reviews material transaction of nonprofit corporations, such as mergers and asset sales.

Additionally, Section attorneys appear before administrative courts to enforce registration and reporting requirements.

Typical duties of the Charitable Trusts Section's Deputy Attorney General include:

* coordinating investigations and legal actions in California and with other state and federal agencies

* reviewing charity transactions, including asset sales and mergers

* litigating enforcement actions in trial and appellate courts

* drafting regulations and legislation affecting charities and fundraisers

* responding to Public Records Act requests

* providing guidance to the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

* responding to public inquiries regarding applicable law

* conducting and managing Registry compliance projects, including the administrative suspension and revocation of charity and fundraiser registration

* conducting public outreach

Applicants must demonstrate good judgment and professionalism in all interactions with members of the public, opposing counsel, and the judiciary.

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

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department, the Charitable Trusts Section, and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance will 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-505358

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Charitable Trusts 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

$7,969.00 - $12,026.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Francisco County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

* This position is located in the Division of Pubic Rights, Charitable Trusts Section in San Francisco.

* 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.

* 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

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 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-505358) 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…