Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV

Job Description And Duties

Do you love litigation and want more trial experience? Are you committed to serving the people of the State of California? Are you interested in defending the operations of over 100 critical state agencies?

As part of our Employment Law Section practice group of the California Department of Justice, you will handle challenges involving the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and the Whistleblower Protection Act, among others.

ELS Deputy Duties Include

• Independently handling all aspects of complex civil employment cases, including drafting and arguing motions, interviewing witnesses, conducting and defending depositions and other discovery, preparing and arguing summary judgment motions, expert discovery, and preparing for trial
• Handling jury and bench trials
• Handling contested administrative evidentiary hearings before the State Personnel Board
• Defending agency administrative actions against petitions for writs of mandamus
• Drafting appellate briefs and arguing before the Courts of Appeal and Ninth Circuit
• Obtaining work safety and gun violence restraining orders
• Communicating with clients, including providing detailed case analyses and recommendations
• Providing training, guidance, and advice to state agencies on a variety of employment and personnel matters
• Communicating with judges, court staff, juries, and witnesses
• Working cooperatively, professionally, and effectively with colleagues, opposing counsel, and clients

Position Details

All applicants must reside in California and be active members in good standing of the California State Bar.

Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-521730
• Position #(s): 420-192-5705-XXX
• Working Title: Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General IV
• Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
• Salary Range: $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 III $10,852.00 - $15,325.00
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V $12,659.00 - $16,883.00

Position Details

• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Alameda County
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department Information:
• The positions are located in the Division of Civil Law, Employment Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento (JC-521729), Oakland (JC-521730), Los Angeles (JC-521731), or San Diego (JC-521732).
• 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 III (5 years): $12,046
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV (6+ years): $13,313
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V (lateral): $14,051

Position Details

• 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.
• 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!