Worker Rights & Fair Labor Attorney DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

The mission

The mission of the Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section is to utilize the broad legal powers of the Office of the Attorney General to conduct investigations, litigation, and policy advocacy in order to combat systemic business practices that undermine the economic security, health and safety, and dignity of California workers, and to maintain a level playing field for legitimate businesses operating in the State.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-519830
  

• Position #(s): 420-479-5705-XXX
  

• Working Title: Worker Rights & Fair Labor Attorney
  

• 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 V ($12,659.00 - $16,883.00), DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III ($10,852.00 - $15,325.00), DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL ($7,969.00 - $12,026.00)
  

• # of Positions: 2
  

• Work Location: United States
  

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  

• Department Information: This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego.
  

• Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in your cover letter.
  

• Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.
  

Position Details

• Starting Salary For Each Classification Will Be:
  

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL Range A (0-24 months): $8,588 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,666
  

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III (5 years): $11,695
  

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV (6+ years): $12,925
  

• 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.
  

Benefits

• Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.
  

• Work-life balance
  

• Flexible paid leave options
  

• Consistent wage increases
  

• Pension retirement
  

• Job stability
  

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more