Deputy Attorney General IV & V - Trial Group

Job Description And Duties

The Trial Group within the Employment Law Section focuses on trial practice. If you are bored with discovery and working up a case for years and instead like being in the courtroom, this job is for you. Deputies in the Trial Group become experts in handling employment trials. You will be assigned to a matter heading towards trial, often to assist the deputy who has been handling the case. You will work on trial preparation, including expert discovery, preparing percipient and expert witnesses, motions in limine, jury instructions, trial themes and strategy. At trial you will be responsible for everything a trial attorney does ranging from jury selection and opening statements, through examination of witnesses, to closing arguments, and post-trial motions. Deputies assigned to the Trial Group will be assigned to several cases in the trial preparation stage and should anticipate handling at least one jury trial per year. Deputies assigned to the Trial Group may also be tasked with handling important and complex State Personnel Board or other evidentiary hearing matters.

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Position Details

Job Code #

JC-

Position #(s)

-XXX

Working Title

Deputy Attorney General IV & V - Trial Group

Classification

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

Salary

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

$12,659.00 - $16,883.00

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles or San Diego. Please clearly state in your cover letter which city you prefer.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ).

The Starting Salary For Each Classification Will Be

• Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313
• Deputy Attorney General V (Lateral): $14,051

New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

• DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.
• 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.
• If you would like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email .
• For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at .
• Please visit our webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General .
• 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!