Deputy Attorney General Iv

Position: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
Job Description and Duties

Deputies in the Special Prosecutions Section are experienced criminal trial attorneys who work independently in the prosecution of complex, multi-jurisdictional criminal cases including various forms of fraud, AB 1506 officer-involved fatal shooting incidents, tax evasion and underground economy violations, human trafficking, organized retail theft, fentanyl trafficking, and political corruption. Section deputies coordinate with teams of legal, auditing, and law enforcement professionals and handle every stage of investigation and prosecution from referral to jury trial, and may be tasked to assist multiagency task forces, such as the Tax Recovery in the Underground Economy (TRUE) task force, and other law enforcement agencies.

Deputies are required to travel to fully participate in investigations and prosecutions in multiple jurisdictions as well as participate in rotating on-call rotations for response to officer-involved shootings.

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 and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may 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

* DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-505532

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Special Prosecutions 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:

1

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

* These positions are located in the Criminal Law Division, Special Prosecutions Section and may be filled in Los Angeles.

* 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 only): $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 website at

* If you'd 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.

* 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-505532) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title 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. Process is described at:

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

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

* 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…