DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

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

Job summary

State of California’s Natural Resources Law Section seeks a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor to lead a top-tier team of attorneys and paralegals, handling high‑stakes environmental litigation in state and federal courts.

You will supervise, mentor, and train staff, directing strategy on complex cases involving air pollution, water rights, CEQA, and hazardous substances, while managing hearings, writs, and appeals as needed.

Qualifications

• Supervise and mentor a team of attorneys and paralegals.
• Provide strategic litigation guidance on high-stakes matters.
• Handle complex civil litigation, including hearings, trials, writs, and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-caliber team of attorneys and paralegals.
• Drive strategy on cases shaping California's environmental future.
• Mentor deputies and oversee litigation assignments to meet operational needs.

Skills

Supervising team

Litigation leadership

Administrative oversight

Job description

Job Posting: Natural Resources Law, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (Limited-Term)

Department of Justice

JC-527709

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: 11/16/2026

The Natural Resources Law Section is seeking a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor to lead a high-caliber team of attorneys and paralegals representing California's environmental agencies. In this role, the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor balances administrative oversight with hands‑on litigation leadership to deliver high‑level strategy and advocacy.

The Natural Resources Law Section represents most state agencies responsible for natural resources protection and pollution control, including the California Air Resources Board, CAL FIRE, Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, CalRecycle, and the Department of Food and Agriculture. Our attorneys handle complex and impactful civil litigation in state and federal courts at all stages from pre‑litigation advice and investigation through trial and appeal.

In this critical role, you will supervise, mentor, and train a team of attorneys and paralegals, driving strategy on cases that shape California's environmental future. You will provide strategic litigation guidance on high‑stakes matters involving air pollution, wildfire cost recovery, endangered species, water rights, water quality, hazardous substances, and CEQA compliance. Additionally, you will be expected to be able to handle the most difficult and complex legal work related to administrative hearings, jury trials, bench trials, writs, and appeals.

We seek candidates who are ready to lead an elite team of attorneys within our Natural Resources Law Section.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Natural Resources LawSection and may be filled in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego or Los Angeles. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the "Explanations" section of your State applicationor cover letter.
• This is a 12‑month limited term position, but may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become permanent based on operational needs.
• Supervising Deputy Attorney General (8 years): $14,655
• New-to-State candidates will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classification.

Job Details

• Number of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: United States
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside the Department of Justice.
• JC-527709 must clearly be stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your state application (STD 678).
• If sending paper applications, please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials.
• The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found online at https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.

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.

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: The most qualified applicants will possess experience and interest in supervising and supplement the litigation efforts of existing teams engaged in litigation based on operational needs, and in personally performing the most difficult and complex legal work related to trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings, as well as mentoring and assisting deputies who are enaged in hearings, trials, depositions, meetings, mediations, and other matters requiring hands‑on knowledge of the civil litigation process.

Contact Information

Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Justice OHR-Nicole Farrah Attn: Nicole Farrah (JC-527709) 1300 I Street, 7th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Justice OHR-Nicole Farrah Nicole Farrah (JC-527709) 1300 I Street, 7th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Other - A cover letter is required and must be submitted.

Other - Writing sample, demonstrating both writing ability and legal analysis is required, preferably a dispositive motion, pre-trial motion, or appellate brief.

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

Reasonable Accommodations

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. 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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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.