Special Litigation Advisor, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

Special Litigation Advisors provide the Chief Counsel for Special Litigation (CCSL) with expert legal counsel on Department-wide legal matters addressing federal accountability. They assist and advise the CCSL in the development and implementation of Department policies and/or operational practices to facilitate the expedient, thoughtful, and thorough review of federal accountability actions. Special Litigation Advisors manage communication about federal accountability actions with the legal divisions, special assistants, and directorate, as well as external interests including the Governor’s Office, Legislature, state agencies, and private advocacy groups. They exercise a high degree of independence while operating under the overall direction of the CCSL.

In addition to the legal duties listed above, will direct, monitor, and evaluate the work of a Deputy Attorney General.

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:

Strong leadership abilities to engender cross-departmental collaboration with multiple divisions and interests. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to present advice in a professional manner and experience making both formal and contemporaneous presentations to a variety of stakeholders. Ability to broadly direct department activities and engagement while maintaining effective internal working relationships. Writes clearly to communicate legal and strategic analysis. Can review and evaluate work product to ensure consistency with multiple interests. Broad experience with federal litigation in various postures, and exposure to constitutional limitations of federal authority, rule of law, separation of powers, federal remedies, and the Administrative Procedures Act. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities and track many quickly developing matters in different procedural postures and subject matters. Able to work well under time pressure with all levels of staff.

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

• The position is located in the Special Litigation Section, Directorate Division, and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles or San Diego.

• The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor classification qualifies for a "Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary. The starting salary will be:

  • Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (8 years): $14,228

  New to State candidates will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classification.

• The Department of Justice may consider a Training & Development (T&D) assignment for this recruitment. If you are applying for a T&D assignment, please note "T&D" in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on hte first page of your State Application (STD. 678) form.
  
  

• 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 http://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.

• JC-470883 must clearly be stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your state application (STD 678). If sending paper applications, please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials.

• 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 https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams

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

  https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams

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: 6/18/2025

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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-Danielle Newman
Attn: Danielle Newman (JC-470883)
1300 I Street, 7th floor
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-Danielle Newman
Danielle Newman (JC-470883)
1300 I Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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 - A writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief is required.
• Other - Cover letter that highlights your relevant experience based on the desirable qualifications listed on the job bulletin.

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.

Working Conditions

The position largely provides the opportunity to work either remotely or in-office. There are times when in-office attendance may be required for meetings or operational reasons, or if an urgent need arises.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Danielle Newman
(916) 210-6197
danielle.newman@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 Application Filing 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.