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 interested in being in the courtroom rather than spending years on discovery and case preparation, 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. Your responsibilities include trial preparation, such as expert discovery, preparing percipient and expert witnesses, drafting motions in limine, jury instructions, trial themes and strategy. At trial, you will be responsible for all aspects of a trial attorney's work, including jury selection, opening statements, examining witnesses, closing arguments, and post-trial motions. Deputies assigned to the Trial Group will typically handle several cases in the trial preparation stage and are expected to handle at least one jury trial per year. Additionally, you may be tasked with handling important and complex State Personnel Board or other evidentiary hearing matters.

Position Details

• Job Code: JC-521744
• Position #: 420-191-5705-XXX
• Working Title: Deputy Attorney General IV & V - Trial Group
• Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
• Salary Range: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00
• New to State Candidates: Starting salary at minimum of classification or alternate range when applicable.
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V: $12,659.00 - $16,883.00
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: United States
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department Information: 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.
• Hire Above Minimum (HAM) Salary: Yes
• Starting Salary:
  • DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV (6+ years): $13,313
  • DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V (Lateral): $14,051
• Additional Information: 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.
• Contact: For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov. For more information about becoming a Deputy Attorney General, please visit Became a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.

Benefits

• 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!