Business Litigation Section, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

The Business Litigation Section represents state agencies and officials in matters concerning the business of government and government regulation of business. We are recruiting a supervisor who wants to lead, coach, and manage a team of attorneys, be part of the section’s management team, and work on a variety of complex and novel legal problems.

Our work includes:

• Defending constitutional and statutory challenges to state laws and regulations.
• Defending decisions of state tax agencies and regulators of the fintech, insurance, and real estate industries.
• Providing advice and representing state agencies and officers in a wide range of public contracting and commercial disputes.
  
  

In Business Litigation, the SDAG is a dedicated supervisor and ordinarily does not carry a caseload. Candidates should have substantial civil litigation and appellate experience; excellent writing and editing skills; good judgment; strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills; an interest in managing people; and an interest in learning new areas of law. Subject matter expertise in bankruptcy, tax, insurance, real estate, and the like is not required.

Supervising deputies are expected to:

• Ensure that their team members are providing effective, efficient, and high-quality legal representation for our clients, planning litigation, meeting deadlines, maintaining and updating case files, communicating, collaborating and maintaining productive working relationships with peers, section management, and other members of the office, clients, other counsel, and court officials, timely completing administrative duties, and adhering to professional and government ethics requirements.
• Set reasonable performance expectations for team members, coach team members to improve skills and take on greater challenges, provide immediate feedback, regularly and timely prepare written evaluations of the performance of team members, take appropriate action including disciplinary action when a team member fails to meet performance standards, and recognize, reward and celebrate excellence.
• Assist team members in developing their professional skills and attaining their professional goals.
• Hold regular team meetings and meetings with individual deputies and maintain a culture of teamwork, high performance, and mutual support.
• Maintain excellent relationships with all members of the section, clients, staff, and administration.
• Learn the administrative processes of the Department and use this knowledge to support the team.
• Participate in the management of the section, including keeping the SAAG informed of case and personnel developments, case assignment and workload distribution, implementing management directives, hiring, promotion, program evaluation, section policy-making, and strategic planning.

• Occasionally take on case work, supervise cross-team cases, and serve as acting SAAG.

• Adhere to the highest standards of public service, client service, professionalism, civility, and the ethical practice of law.
  
  

Currently, all deputies have the option of 100% telework or work in the office but must reside in California and must appear in person as operational need requires.

Internal and lateral candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

Salary

• $12,818 - $17,211/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Candidates with substantial appellate experience are desirable. Candidates should be able to demonstrate good judgment and tact when interacting with staff and clients, have initiative, have strong organizational skills, be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, have the ability to work effectively under pressure and with all levels of staff, and be creative and resourceful problem solvers. Knowledge of legal division guidelines, bargaining unit MOUs, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary process is helpful.

A selection of candidates will be invited to interview with the section’s management team and to take a practical test.

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Business Litigation Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or San Diego.Please clearly indicate which city you prefer 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 Supervisor (8 years): $14,228

  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.

• For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
  
  

• If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-485773) 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 STD 678 State Application.

• May supervise staff statewide, requiring regular visits to offices throughout the state as necessary.

• Must be able to travel.
  
  

• If sending paper applications, please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials.

• Individuals must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at

  https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply.

• The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found on-line at:

  Deputy Attorney General Supervisor 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 dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/7/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How to Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice
OHR-Heather Nguyen
Attn: Heather Nguyen (JC-485773)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
OHR-Heather Nguyen
Heather Nguyen (JC-485773)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover letter.
• Other - Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Heather Nguyen
(916) 210-6444
Heather.Nguyen@doj.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Tamar Pachter
(415) 510-3840
Tamar.Pachter@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Job Related Information

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.