Tort & Condemnation Section - Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation Deputy Attorney General III

Job Description And Duties

The Tort and Condemnation Section of the California Attorney General’s Office seeks experienced trial and appellate attorneys with excellent oral advocacy, analytical, and research skills to work as part of a team of highly skilled and experienced attorneys defending and prosecuting complex and mass party litigation with an emphasis on eminent domain and inverse condemnation.

The Tort and Condemnation Section represents the state, its agencies, and employees in civil rights, tort, eminent domain and inverse condemnation litigation in both state and federal courts.

Deputies litigate and try difficult and sensitive cases including government tort liability, civil rights, personal injury, medical malpractice, dangerous condition of public property, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, mass flood, and fire actions.

Deputies are expected to work under time constraints, client and department guidelines, and to abide by ethical and professional standards. Deputies must possess excellent communication and writing skills and be proficient in Microsoft Word.

Some travel is required.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-

Position #:

-XXX

Working Title

Tort & Condemnation Section - Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation Deputy Attorney General III

Classification

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

Salary Range

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00

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 III - $10,852.00 - $15,325.00
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V - $12,659.00 - $16,883.00
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL - $7,969.00 - $12,026.00
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV - $11,993.00 - $16,096.00

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

• These positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Tort & Condemnation Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the "Explanations" section of your State Application.
• 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 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 Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9.956
• Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046
• 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.
• For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at .
• 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!