DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

Department of Justice; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

California Department of Justice invites applicants to join the Honors Program as Deputy Attorneys General. DAGs will work in a section within Civil, Criminal, or Public Rights divisions, handling substantive legal matters of public interest and importance.

You'll conduct legal research, draft briefs and memoranda, assist in investigations, and appear before state and federal courts. The program offers on-the-job training, mentorship, and career development, connecting you with the 2027 Honors

Formación

• Minimum Qualifications are listed in the Classification Specification.
• Fingerprint check is required for the appointment.
• Applicants must meet program-specific eligibility and selection criteria.

Descripción del empleo

Job Description and Duties

Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) who are part of the Attorney General's Honors Program work in a Section within the California Department of Justice’s Civil, Criminal, or Public Rights Divisions, as part of a dynamic legal team committed to public service. Honors Program DAGs will have the opportunity to work on substantive legal matters of public interest and importance. They conduct legal and other research, and prepare a variety of legal documents, including briefs, memoranda, and legislative analyses, often under tight deadlines. They assist in special investigations and the preparation of cases before state and federal courts and administrative bodies. Honors Program DAGs also advise and represent clients, including state agencies, the California Attorney General, and other state officials and constitutional officers, on a vast array of legal matters. They will also receive on-the-job training, career development programming, and mentorship, in addition to connecting with the 2027Honors Program cohort and gaining exposure to the work being done across various Sections and Divisions of the California Department of Justice. For more information, please visit the Attorney General's website.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

Due to the advance recruitment of the Honors Program positions, applicants are not required to meet eligibility requirements/minimum qualifications to take the examination at this time. Applicants should select the "I have eligibility" option in order to continue applying for the position. Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-525353 ) and the title of the position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application. A fingerprint check will be required. Please note that appointment to the DAG/Attorney classificationwill be made using the following examination link: DAG/Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: DAG/Attorney Examination . 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.

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. 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).

Required Application Package Documents

• 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
• 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.
• Division & Location Preference Form
• Personal Statement - this statement should address why you are interested in the AG's Honors Program; your commitment to public service; which Divisionand Section(s) you are interested in and why; and any relevant work and volunteer experience (no more than 1000 words).
• Writing Sample (no more than 15 pages).
• Law School Transcripts (unofficial can be submitted for the application process).
• One (1) Letter of Recommendation from an individual familiar with your legal work is required.
• One (1) Letter of Recommendation from a law school professor familiar with your legal work is required.
• Two (2) total letters are required, one must be from a law school professor.
• 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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact:Christa Cisneros

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

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Employment will begin in September 2027.

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