Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General Supervisor
State of California See More Job Openings by This Employer
Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG), the Chief Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) directs and monitors the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG), may directly supervise paralegals, and directs the work of support staff; evaluates the performance of DAGs and paralegals; provides training to DAGs and paralegals; handles general administrative matters; interviews and selects, or actively participates in the interview and selection process for, DAGs and paralegals; and personally performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to jury trials, bench trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings, which requires the highest level of independent judgment. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: often acting as the lead attorney on a trial team assigned to the most difficult and complex cases, including class actions; appearing before various federal and state courts and administrative bodies on the most difficult and sensitive cases, and may appear in the highest levels of the appellate courts; advising various legal jurisdictions, public officials and representatives of public agencies on legal issues; conducting or supervising special investigations of the most sensitive or difficult nature; drafting and analyzing legislative measures and regulations.
All applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar. Supervising Deputy Attorneys General may telework or work in-office at their option. This position will supervise a team anticipated to primarily be located in the Los Angeles office. The applicant can be located in any office statewide. Travel and in-person attendance will be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, team meetings, and operationally as needed.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Salary- $13,203 - $17,727/month
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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 should be able to demonstrate that they would be effective supervisors to a team of attorneys and paralegals. Candidates should have the ability to work well with attorneys and paralegals of all skill levels, to act as role models, and to advise, mentor and train attorneys and paralegals under their supervision.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate good judgment and tact when interacting with staff and clients, have initiative, be accomplished civil litigators, have strong organizational and editing skills, be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, have the ability to work under pressure and work effectively with all levels of staff, and be creative and resourceful problem solvers. Knowledge of bargaining unit MOUs, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary process preferable.
Additional Documents
Department Information
- This position will supervise a team of deputies and legal analysts who are primarily located in the Los Angeles office. This position can be filled from any of our offices (Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles or San Diego), statewide and the successful candidate will remain in her or his home office. The position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law section.
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): $14,655
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 would like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.
- Please visit our new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.
- Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-487244) 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.
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: 8/29/2025Who 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).
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-487244)
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-487244)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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 - Three writing samples: (1) an appellate brief, (2) a brief in support of a motion for summary judgement, and (3) a settlement evaluation memorandum submitted to a client.
- Statement of Qualifications - A statement not to exceed three double-spaced pages, which (1) describes your philosophy of supervision and the type of supervisor you will be, (2) provides the reasons you should be selected for the position of SDAG, and (3) concisely explains how your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the Desirable Qualifications described below.
- Other - Cover letter.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Heather Nguyen
(916) 210-6444
Heather.Nguyen@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.
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. BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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