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DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
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Department of Justice
Job Description
Department of Justice
JC-520023
Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III, Appeals Team
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 7/2/2026
Job Description and Duties
The Correctional Law Section is hiring Deputy Attorneys General to join our Appeals Team, where they will frequently handle impactful appeals that often involve cutting-edge issues involving constitutional law and civil rights in a supportive, collaborative environment.
The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest sections in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General’s Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide.
Job Code #:
JC-520023
Position #(s):
420-281-5706-XXX
Working Title:
Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III, Appeals Team
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
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V
$12,659.00 - $16,883.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
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 clearly indicate which city you prefer in your cover letter.
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.
Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
DAG/Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: DAG/Attorney Examination
DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/2/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
OHR-Heather Nguyen
Attn: Heather Nguyen (JC-520023)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
OHR-Heather Nguyen
Heather Nguyen (JC-520023)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
JC-520023
Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III, Appeals Team
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 7/2/2026
Job Description and Duties
The Correctional Law Section is hiring Deputy Attorneys General to join our Appeals Team, where they will frequently handle impactful appeals that often involve cutting-edge issues involving constitutional law and civil rights in a supportive, collaborative environment.
The Correctional Law Section is one of the largest sections in the Civil Division of the California Attorney General’s Office, with approximately 125 deputies in several locations statewide.
Job Code #:
JC-520023
Position #(s):
420-281-5706-XXX
Working Title:
Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III, Appeals Team
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
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V
$12,659.00 - $16,883.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
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 clearly indicate which city you prefer in your cover letter.
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.
Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:
DAG/Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: DAG/Attorney Examination
DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/2/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
OHR-Heather Nguyen
Attn: Heather Nguyen (JC-520023)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
OHR-Heather Nguyen
Heather Nguyen (JC-520023)
1300 I Street Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
