Senior Assistant Attorney General, Correctional Law Section (C.E.A. B)

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the administrative and legal direction of the Chief Assistant Attorney General (CAAG) of the Civil Law Division, the Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) plans, organizes, and directs the work of Correctional Law Section staff statewide within the Civil Law Division of the Department of Justice. The Correctional Law Section serves as litigation counsel for the Governor, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Division of Juvenile Justice, the Board of Parole Hearings, the Department of Finance, and the Department of State Hospitals in civil actions brought by state prisoners and parolees. The SAAG is responsible for the supervision of the section; serves as the Attorney General’s principal liaison and point of contact for legal services with the section’s clients; serves as technical and legal advisor to the Attorney General on matters within the section’s legal program, and on legal issues impacting the Department; represents the Attorney General before the courts, the Legislature, the public, and the section’s clients; consults with the CAAG in the development and formulation of legal and litigation policy and program objectives, personnel management, and employee utilization; has principal responsibility for the section’s personnel and employee utilization; provides direction and guidance to subordinates through supervising deputy structure; may personally assist subordinates in complex and sensitive litigation; and prepares annual budget requests and performs ongoing programmatic monitoring and reporting functions.

Telecommuting options may be available. While the position’s location is specified as statewide, the candidate selected for appointment can be headquartered in one of our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego or San Francisco counties. Regardless of the headquarter location, the candidate will be expected to travel throughout California as required, and out-of-state travel may be required.

Please note: this position supervises attorneys and therefore it is required that the selected candidate have active status in the California State Bar.

Please carefully read the following sections to apply for this position:

• Required Application Documents
• Desirable Qualifications
  

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

Salary

• $18,995/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

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:

1. Knowledge of substantive and procedural law applicable to the correctional law practice.
2. Experience with trial and appellate court practices and procedures as they pertain to the practice of correctional law.
3. Experience in the development and formulation of correctional law policy and procedures, including those related to litigation.
4. Knowledge of and practical familiarity with California prison and parole systems.
5. Experience in managing and supervising a large group of professional attorneys and other staff.
6. Ability to interact positively and effectively with client representatives, subordinates, and other members of the Attorney General's Office at all levels.

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

• This position is located in the Department of Justice, Civil Law Division.
• Please visit the Attorney General's website for more information at https://oag.ca.gov/.

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 withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check will be required.

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: 9/2/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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
Ashley Jacoby
Attn: Ashley Jacoby
OHR/CEA & Exempt Appointments Unit
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
Ashley Jacoby
OHR/CEA & Exempt Appointments Unit
1300 I Street, Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Ashley Jacoby, 7th Floor Receptionist
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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
  
  In your SOQ, please address how you possess each Desirable Qualification using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position. Please address and number the Desirable Qualifications in the same order as listed on this bulletin under the Desirable Qualifications section. The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, 12 point font, and no more than 2 pages in length. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the examination. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs.
  

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 position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Ashley Jacoby
(916) 210-7167
ashley.jacoby@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.

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

Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California -https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx