DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV (537351) — Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV

Number of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Job Type: Permanent, Full TimeThese positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento (JC-537349), Oakland (JC-537350), Los Angeles (JC-537351), or San Diego (JC-537352).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 III (5 years): $12,046 Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313 Deputy Attorney General V (lateral): $14,051 New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications. A LiveScan check will be required. Deputies must be active members of the California State Bar. Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply You do not have to take an exam before you apply for a job. However, you must complete and pass the exam to be eligible for hire. Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations: 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 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: 12/18/2026 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice OHR-Heather Nguyen Attn: Heather Nguyen (JC-537351) 1300 I Street Suite 720 Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice OHR-Heather Nguyen Heather Nguyen (JC-537351) 1300 I Street Suite 720 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThe 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 reflecting analytical abilities and effective writing style, such as an appellate brief, a memorandum in support of a motion for summary judgment, a trial brief, a mediation brief, or a motion to dismiss or closing argument before an administrative body. 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. We value having a team diverse in viewpoints and life experiences because it enhances the quality of our legal work, and ultimately allows us to best represent our clients. A successful candidate should be well organized, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and be team-oriented, as well as have an excellent work ethic and strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. ELS deputies are expected to behave with the highest level of professionalism even in high stress situations, and understand