Deputy Attorney General Iii

Position: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
Job Description and Duties

The Correctional Law Section is hiring a Deputy Attorney General to join our Appeals Team, where they will frequently handle impactful appeals that often involve cutting-edge issues involving constitutional law and civil rights in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest sections in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General's Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide. Deputies in the Section handle all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, and appeal. Our caseload includes individual civil-rights cases and class actions, often involving high-profile matters, and we represent high-ranking government officials as well as correctional administrators and employees.

Appeals Team deputies focus on appeals, including appeals that arise from the Section's class actions. Attorneys draft appellate briefs and argue in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and in state courts of appeal. Appeals Team members also work collaboratively to edit appellate briefs, prepare deputies for oral argument, engage with colleagues and clients regarding appellate strategy, advise deputies on trial matters to preserve or avoid issues for appeal, and confer with attorneys in other sections, including our Solicitor General's Office, on crossover matters.

Qualified applicants should have excellent writing, oral advocacy, analytical, and editing skills. This is a full-time position, in a collegial office environment, with a flexible hybrid telework policy. Travel and in-person attendance may be required for court appearances and for other operational reasons.

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 III

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-506343

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III, Appeals Team

Classification:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00

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 IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

$12,659.00 - $16,883.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

* This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. 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.

* 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.

* DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.

* For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General's web site at

* Please visit our webpage:
Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.

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

* 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.

* Travel to state prisons, including some in remote areas, may be required.

* Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-506343) 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 California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at:

* Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the…