Senior Assistant Attorney General, Cybercrime Section (C.E.A. B)

California Department of Justice; California; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Job stability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

and more!

Job summary

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Senior Assistant Attorney General to plan, organize, and direct the statewide Cybercrime Section within the Criminal Law Division. The SAAG will oversee multi-jurisdictional technology crime prosecutions and support high-tech task forces across California.

This leadership role involves advising state agencies and courts on cybercrime issues, supervising staff, and travel to major offices. Telework may be available with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cybercrime prosecutions and related investigations.
• Strong management and personnel leadership capabilities.
• Ability to advise on complex technology-related legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the statewide Cybercrime Section within the Criminal Law Division.
• Oversee multi-jurisdictional technology crime prosecutions and support high-tech task forces.
• Coordinate responses to out-of-state technology-crime investigations and support other state agencies.
• Oversee legal support for state-operated digital forensics laboratories and provide training.
• Serve as a technical expert and primary legal adviser to state leaders on cybercrime matters.

Job description

Job Description And DutiesThe Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) will plan, organize and direct the work of the statewide Cybercrime Section (CYS) within the Criminal Law Division. The SAAG will oversee the investigation and prosecution of multi-jurisdictional technology crimes; oversee the provision of investigative and prosecutorial support to high-tech task forces around the state and to rural counties that lack access to a high-tech task force; coordinate responses to out-of-state technology-crime investigation requests; oversee the support for technology crime investigations that are initiated by other state agencies; oversee the provision of legal support for state-operated digital forensics laboratories; and develop and provide training for judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and the public on the importance of evolving technology-related crime issues.

The Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) will plan, organize and direct the work of the statewide Cybercrime Section (CYS) within the Criminal Law Division. The SAAG will oversee the investigation and prosecution of multi-jurisdictional technology crimes; oversee the provision of investigative and prosecutorial support to high-tech task forces around the state and to rural counties that lack access to a high-tech task force; coordinate responses to out-of-state technology-crime investigation requests; oversee the support for technology crime investigations that are initiated by other state agencies; oversee the provision of legal support for state-operated digital forensics laboratories; and develop and provide training for judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and the public on the importance of evolving technology-related crime issues.

In addition to the supervision of the Cybercrime’s prosecution and advice functions, the SAAG will serve as a technical expert and primary legal advisor to the Attorney General (AG), Chief Deputy Attorney General, the Chief Assistant Attorney General (CAAG), client state agencies, and the Governor's Office on complex legal issues surrounding Cybercrime investigations. When requested by the CAAG, the SAAG will report directly to the AG on the status of cases or on issues pertaining to technology crimes. The SAAG will consult with the CAAG in the development and formulation of litigation, policy and program objectives, personnel management, and employee utilization; will have principal responsibility for personnel management and employee utilization within the Section and provide direction and guidance to subordinates. The SAAG may personally assist subordinates in complex litigation, review annual budget requests, assign or perform legislative analyses and perform ongoing programmatic monitoring and reporting functions.

Telecommuting options may be available. While the position’s location is specified as statewide, the candidate selected for appointment can be headquartered in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Fresno, or San Francisco. Regardless of the headquarter location, the candidate will be expected to travel regularly to all of the Department’s main offices.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534831

Position #(s): 420-253-7500-XXX

Working Title

Senior Assistant Attorney General, Cybercrime Section (C.E.A. B)

Classification

C. E. A.

$18,995.00 - $18,995.00 B

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: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

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

Department Information

• This position is located in the Department of Justice, Criminal Law Division.
• Please visit the Attorney General's website for more information at https://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

Benefits of working for the State of California

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!