DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California’s Department of Justice is seeking a Criminal Prosecutions Supervisor in Sacramento. The SDAG will lead a team of attorneys and support staff in prosecuting Medi-Cal fraud and elder abuse cases, including high-stakes litigation and court appearances.

The role requires strong leadership, rigorous criminal law knowledge, and excellent communication, with a hybrid telework arrangement and in-person court obligations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as trial lawyers in investigation and prosecution of Medi-Cal fraud.
• Strong oral and written communication, knowledge of criminal law and rules of evidence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal work of Deputy Attorneys General and staff.
• Lead and mentor DAGs, paralegals, and analysts; direct case strategy.
• Appear before state and federal courts on complex matters.
• Coordinate with investigators, public stakeholders, and partner agencies.
• Provide training and evaluate staff performance.

Skills

Trial experience

Oral & written skills

Leadership

Criminal law knowledge

Medi-Cal fraud knowledge

Job description

Job Posting:Criminal Prosecutions Supervisor

Department of Justice

JC-535761 -

JC-535761 - Criminal Prosecutions Supervisor
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

$13,203.00 - $17,727.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/3/2026

The mission of the Divisionof 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.

The DMFEA Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) is a working supervisor within the Criminal Prosecutions Section who organizes, monitors, collaborates with, and directs a team of attorneys, paralegals, and others in the criminal investigation and prosecution of Medi-Cal fraud and abuse or neglect of elders and dependent adults. The SDAG’s duties include:

• 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 themost 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;
• 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 prosecutionteams, 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 .

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position under current DOJ telework policy, that is subject to modification. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in-office most days, but at least one day per week (or more) of in-office attendance is required. Travel and additional in-person attendance is required for court appearances, meetings or other operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

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

Divisionof Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Criminal Prosecutions Section in Sacramento.

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Divisionof Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Criminal Prosecutions Section in Sacramento.

The starting salary for each classification will be:

• Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (8 years): $14,655

• 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.
• For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC- 535761 ) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Individuals must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.
• The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found on-line at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.

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:

Applicants shouldbe experienced trial lawyers who can work both independently and as the leader in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases involving Medi-Cal provider fraud and abuse or neglect of elder and dependent adults. Applicants should possess and exhibit:

• Strong oral and written communication skills and a strong knowledge of state and federal criminal law (ideally including the laws applicable to Medi-Cal fraud and to abuse and neglect of elders and dependent adults), criminal procedure, and rules of evidence;
• exceptional judgment, discretion, integrity, and initiative;
• exceptional tact in interacting with others, including excellent listening skills, patience, self-composure, and the ability to interact effectively across disciplines, with other government agencies, and with the public;
• the ability to lead and motivate others by positive example, perform tasks under stressful conditions, be flexible, and adeptly handle challenging situations; and
• knowledge of bargaining unit Memoranda of Understanding, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary processes.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about promoting a workplace culture of accountability to one another as well as to the chain of command; of problem-solving through innovation, creativity, research, and learning from experience; of teamwork where staff are as committed to the team's success as to their own; of professionalism in terms of high work quality and productivity; of diversity, including diversity of ideas, where all staff are respected for their contributions and who they are; and of purpose, in fulfilling DMFEA's vital mission.

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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
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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.

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.