DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

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

Job summary

The California Department of Justice, Civil Rights Enforcement Section, is seeking a Supervising Deputy Attorney General to lead and supervise Deputy Attorneys General handling broad civil rights matters. The role combines policy advice, strategic leadership, and high‑level litigation work in a hybrid work environment across multiple California locations.

The successful candidate will oversee investigations, trials, writs and appeals, guide policy development, and participate in stakeholder

Qualifications

• Supervises the work of Deputy Attorneys General in CRES.
• Advises the Attorney General and Executive Staff on significant policy matters.
• Leads community and stakeholder outreach and complex civil rights work.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex federal litigation, housing, disability rights, children's rights and racial justice.
• Review and analyze proposed state legislation and develop model policies and trainings.
• Direct and engage in investigations, litigation, trials, writs and appeals.

Job description

Job Posting:Civil Rights Enforcement Section, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

Department of Justice

JC-531375 -

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

$13,203.00 - $17,727.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/28/2026

The Civil Rights Enforcement Section (CRES) handles a broad range of significant civil rights and constitutional law matters on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California. Assignments may include: proactively planning, organizing, managing, and conducting large scale investigations and civil litigation, often on cutting edge, novel issues of law and fact; researching complex legal issues and authoring amicus curiae briefs on emerging constitutional rights, civil liberties, and federalism issues; engaging with other governmental agencies, civil rights organizations, advocates and members of the public; providing advice on sensitive and high-profile matters to the Attorney General, other high level state officials and agencies, and other sections and divisions of the California Department of Justice (Cal DOJ); reviewing and analyzing proposed state legislation; preparing informational materials for the public; and developing model policies, trainings, and best practices for state and local agencies to implement state law and policy.

Under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General of CRES, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General supervises the work of Deputy Attorneys General in CRES working on general civil rights matters; advises the Attorney General and Executive Staff on significant policy matters related to civil rights policy; spearheads initiatives; handles general administrative matters; actively participates in the interview and selection process for Deputy Attorneys General; directs and engages in community and stakeholder outreach; 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. This advertisement is seeking applicants to focus on the following issue areas: complex federal litigation, housing, disability rights, children's rights, racial justice, and general civil rights work. In your cover letter, applicants are required to explain their specific interests and qualifications in one or more of these areas and how you would approach supervising this work in CRES.

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

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to report in-person every second and fourth Thursday of each month. Additional travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances or meetings.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• 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 Public Rights Division, Civil Rights Enforcement Section, and may be filled in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, Fresno or Los Angeles. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the "Explanations" section of your State application or cover letter.
• 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.
• JC-531375 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.
• Individuals who are new to state service 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

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

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:

Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated talent to think strategically and creatively in analyzing complex legal and policy issues. Equally important is a strong motivation to work on subject matter areas relating to civil rights, implicit bias, public integrity, and government reform, as well as experience investigating and litigating state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to civil rights. Excellent litigation, research, and writing skills and the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities are also highly desired. The incumbent should demonstrate excellent judgment in all phases of work, but especially so when interacting on sensitive matters with staff, clients, other government agencies and members of the public, and have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, experience in making formal presentations to a variety of public and private stakeholders, initiative, and strong organizational skills. The incumbent should also have the ability to successfully lead high-impact litigation and policy initiatives in a collaborative team environment, give constructive feedback, and work under pressure timely and effectively with all levels of staff.

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.

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 pre‑dated before 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.