DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

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

Job summary

The Department of Justice of the State of California seeks a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor to lead the Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section. You will supervise Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, auditors, and investigators, advise senior leadership on policy matters, and oversee complex investigations, trials, writs, and appeals in a hybrid work setting.

Minimum qualifications focus on leadership, strategic thinking, and demonstrated excellence in litigation, research, and writing.

Qualifications

• Desirable: strong leadership skills and a demonstrated talent to think strategically and creatively in analyzing complex legal and policy issues
• Desirable: excellent litigation, research, and writing skills and the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities
• Desirable: motivation to work on subject matter areas relating to worker rights issues in labor and employment law
• Desirable: excellent judgment in all phases of work with staff, clients, other government agencies and the public
• Desirable: exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, auditors, and investigators in the Section
• Advises the Attorney General and Executive Staff on significant policy matters related to worker rights policy
• Spearheads initiatives and handles general administrative matters, including hiring and promotions, personnel administration, and case management
• Performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to supervision of investigations, litigation, trials, writs, and appeals

Skills

Leadership

Litigation skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Posting:Worker Rights and Fair Labor, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

Department of Justice

JC-530990 -

JC-530990 - Worker Rights and Fair Labor, Deputy Attorney General 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: 9/30/2026

Job Description and Duties

The mission of the Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section is to utilize the broad legal powers of the Office of the Attorney General to conduct investigations, litigation, and policy advocacy in order to combat systemic business practices that undermine the economic security, health and safety, and dignity of California workers, and to maintain a level playing field for legitimate businesses operating in the State. The Section's investigations and prosecutions are focused on unlawful employment practices including, but not limited to, wage theft, independent contractor misclassification, unsafe working conditions, restraints on employee mobility, payroll tax evasion, and workers’ compensation insurance fraud. The Section also engages in legal advocacy to support legal and policy developments to advance worker protections and encourage employer accountability.

Under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General supervises the work of Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, auditors, and investigators in the Section; advises the Attorney General and Executive Staff on significant policy matters related to worker rights policy; spearheads initiatives; handles general administrative matters, including hiring and promotions, personnel administration, and case management; and performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to the supervision of investigations, litigation, trials, writs, and appeals, requiring the highest level of independent judgment.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

Worker Rights and Fair Labor, Deputy Attorney General 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:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section, and may be filled in Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego.
• 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.

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.

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

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 .

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required for those hired outside the Department of Justice.
• JC-530990 must be clearly stated in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your state application.
• If sending paper applications, please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials.
• 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 Supervising Deputy Attorney General exam may be found online at:

  Deputy Attorney General Supervisor 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated talent to think strategically and creatively in analyzing complex legal and policy issues;
• Excellent litigation, research, and writing skills and the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities;
• Astrong motivation to work on subject matter areas relating to worker rights issues,pertaining to labor and employment law, legal obligations of employers and exploitative industrial practices;
• Excellent judgment in all phases of work, including interacting on sensitive matters with staff, clients, other government agencies and members of the public;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and strong organizational skills.

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
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

Statement of Qualifications

Please review the “Desirable Qualifications” listed in the job opportunity bulletin and include a statement of from 1-3 pages (12-point font) that describes how your experience meets the desirable qualifications and has prepared you to be successful for this position. Among the subjects that you can address in your statement include:

Details of your litigation experience in trial and appellate courts, or in administrative proceedings, including your experience with written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials;

Details of your experience, if any, practicing law in relation to or on behalf of a government entity, especially in a prosecutorial role;

Details of your experience, if any, practicing labor or employment law, or your substantive knowledge about particular subjects within labor or employment law;

Details of your experience, if any, working with professional legal teams in a lead or supervisory role.

Additional Application Filing Information

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application.

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.

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off