Job Description And Duties
The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General’s Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide.
Our section offers opportunities to work on individual civil rights cases, high-profile matters, appeals, and class-actions. Deputies in the Correctional Law Section defend state employees in federal and state litigation brought by inmates. Deputies provide excellent representation to high-ranking government officials as well as correctional administrators and employees.
Duties Include
- Engaging in all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through trial, settlement, or appeal
- Investigating facts and analyzing documentary evidence
- Appearing in all levels of state and federal courts
- Exercising independence and initiative in cases involving cutting-edge issues of Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
- Carrying a caseload while working collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to achieve excellent results for the State of California
- Traveling as necessary for depositions, witness interviews, client meetings, and site inspections inside correctional institutions statewide
This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office on most days, but some regular required in-office attendance. Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings, and other occasional operational needs.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-515968
Position #(s):
420-182-5706-XXX
Working Title
Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III
Classification
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
$10,852.00 - $15,325.00
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
$7,969.00 - $12,026.00
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
$11,993.00 - $16,096.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Week
Monday-Friday
Department Information
The Starting Salary For Each Classification Will Be
- This until filled JC has had a final filing date placed on it. The new FFD is Friday, July 31st, 2026.**
- This position is located in the Division of Civil Law, Correctional Law Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego. Please note your preferred city in your cover letter.
- The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ).
- Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956
- Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046
- Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313
New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.
- The hiring unit has established the following cut-off dates for this job control: every other Friday. Applications will be reviewed according to the date of submission. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.
- 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.
- If you would like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email [email protected]
- 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. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .
Benefits of working for the State of California:
- Flexible paid leave options
- Consistent wage increases
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!