Criminal Prosecutions Supervisor

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave

Job summary

The California Department of Justice, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse in Sacramento, seeks a Criminal Prosecutions Supervisor (Deputy Attorney General Supervisor) to oversee DAGs and support staff in complex state and federal courts. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid telework and a fixed salary range.

The position emphasizes litigation strategy, governance of legal support teams, stakeholder engagement, and policy assessment, with competitive benefits and above-minimum

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the legal work of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG), including litigation strategy, filing decisions, plea bargaining, written work product, and other case-related work
• overseeing the duties and work of legal support staff, including legal secretaries and legal analysts
• personally performing the most difficult, complex, and sensitive legal work, including appearing before state and federal courts
• facilitating and personally handling interactions with the Division’s investigative supervisors and staff
• engaging with public stakeholders and state, federal, and local agency partners on behalf of DMFEA
• assessing legislative measures and other policy proposals in the Division’s subject areas
• handling general administrative tasks
• participating in the selection process for staff
• providing training for legal and investigative staff; and
• evaluating and responding as appropriate to the performance of supervised staff.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The mission of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) is to protect our most vulnerable citizens and help safeguard the state's Medi-Cal program. DMFEA prosecutes healthcare providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and those who abuse or neglect elderly and dependent adults residing in long-term care facilities.

Duties

• Overseeing the legal work of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG), including litigation strategy, filing decisions, plea bargaining, written work product, and other case-related work;
• overseeing the duties and work of legal support staff, including legal secretaries and legal analysts;
• personally performing the most difficult, complex, and sensitive legal work, including appearing before state and federal courts;
• facilitating and personally handling interactions with the Division’s investigative supervisors and staff;
• engaging with public stakeholders and state, federal, and local agency partners on behalf of DMFEA;
• assessing legislative measures and other policy proposals in the Division’s subject areas;
• handling general administrative tasks;
• participating in the selection process for staff;
• providing training for legal and investigative staff; and
• evaluating and responding as appropriate to the performance of supervised staff.

Within the Division’s multi-disciplinary vertical prosecution teams, the SDAG is responsible for facilitating effective communication and collaboration between legal, investigative, and law enforcement staff, which includes participating in regular case review meetings and actively liaising with supervisorial and management staffs who oversee investigative and administrative personnel.

This position is pending OHR Approval.

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535761

Position #(s): 423-652-5703-XXX

Working Title

Criminal Prosecutions Supervisor

Classification

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

$13,203.00 - $17,727.00

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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Week: Monday-Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Criminal Prosecutions Section in Sacramento.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" ( 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.

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!