Tort & Condemnation Section - Shall consider: DAG IV or DAG V

Tort and Condemnation Section

As part of our team in the Tort and Condemnation Section of the California Attorney General's Office, you will handle a variety of cases involving government tort liability, including civil rights, personal injury, premises liability, excessive force, medical malpractice, due process, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and mass torts arising out of floods and fires.

Deputy Duties

• Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
• First- and second-chairing jury trials
• Appearing in state and federal court at all levels
• Holding an extensive variety of tort matters that are often high profile and involve issues of first impression
• Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
• Communicating and coordinating directly with clients about case status and strategy
• Representing the Attorney General’s Office with the highest ethical and professional standards

Qualifications

• All applicants must reside in California and be members in good standing of the California State Bar
• Deputies may telework or work in-office at their option but are required to attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings at their local office
• Travel and in-person attendance may be required for trials, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, and operationally as needed

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-520786
• Position #(s): 420-180-5706-XXX
• Working Title: Tort & Condemnation Section - Deputy Attorney General III
• 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 IV ($11,993.00 - $16,096.00), DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V ($12,659.00 - $16,883.00)
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: United States
• Telework Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Week: Monday-Friday
• 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

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

• 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)