Correctional Law Deputy Attorney General III - Hybrid

California Department of Justice; California; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension retirement

Job stability

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

California Department of Justice seeks a Deputy Attorney General III in the Correctional Law Section to handle civil litigation from inception to appeal. The role includes independent analysis of complex constitutional and civil rights issues, managing a caseload, and collaborating with supervisors to achieve favorable outcomes for the State of California.

Locally in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego, the position offers hybrid telework with regular in-office attendance and

Responsibilities

• Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
• Appearing in all levels of state and federal courts
• Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
• Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California
• Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide
• Hybrid telework with some in-office attendance; travel and in-person appearances may be required for court appearances and meetings

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General’s Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide.

Job Description And Duties

The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General’s Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide.

Our section offers opportunities to work on individual civil rights cases, high-profile matters, appeals, and class-actions. Deputies in the Correctional Law Section defend state employees in federal and state litigation brought by inmates. Deputies provide excellent representation to high-ranking government officials as well as correctional administrators and employees.

Duties Include

• Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
• Appearing in all levels of state and federal courts
• Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
• Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California
• Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide
  
  

This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office on most days, but some regular required in-office attendance. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings, and other occasional operational needs.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-527770

Position #(s):

420-281-5706-XXX

Working Title

Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III (May consider DAG or DAG IV)

Classification

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

$7,969.00 - $12,026.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please note your preferred city 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 Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956
• Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046
• Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313
  
  

New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

• The hiring unit has established the following cut-off dates for this job control: every other Friday. Applications will be reviewed according to the date of submission. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.
• 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.
• If you would like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email [e-mail]
• 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 .
  
  

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!