Attorney General's Honors Program

Job Description And Duties Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) who are part of the Attorney General's Honors Program work in a Section within the California Department of Justice’s Civil, Criminal, or Public Rights Divisions, as part of a dynamic legal team committed to public service. Honors Program DAGs will have the opportunity to work on substantive legal matters of public interest and importance. They conduct legal and other research, and prepare a variety of legal documents, including briefs, memoranda, and legislative analyses, often under tight deadlines. They assist in special investigations and the preparation of cases before state and federal courts and administrative bodies. Honors Program DAGs also advise and represent clients, including state agencies, the California Attorney General, and other state officials and constitutional officers, on a vast array of legal matters. They will also receive on-the-job training, career development programming, and mentorship, in addition to connecting with the 2027 Honors Program cohort and gaining exposure to the work being done across various Sections and Divisions of the California Department of Justice. For more information, please visit the Attorney General's website. Position Details Job Code #: JC-525353 Position #(s): 420-000-5730-XXX Working Title Attorney General's Honors Program Classification DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL $7,969.00 - $12,026.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: United States Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time Work Week Monday-Friday Department Information Positions will be part of the Attorney General's Honors Program. Positions will be located in various sections throughout the Legal Divisions (Criminal, Civil, and Public Rights). Section placement is contingent on operational needs. These positions will be located in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, or Oakland. We will make every effort to place you according to your location preference, however, location availability may depend on operational needs and not all Sections have positions available in all cities. 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 New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications. 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. For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov . If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov . Please visit our webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General . 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!