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Job Description And Duties
The Appeals, Writs, and Trials section of the Criminal Division is seeking candidates to fill multiple vacancies in our Sacramento and Fresno offices. AWT is looking both for appellate attorneys and trial prosecutors to represent the People of the State of California.
Appellate Deputy Attorneys General (DAG) within the office appear on behalf of the People in felony criminal appeals and related writs before the state courts of appeal and the California Supreme Court, including those in death penalty cases. They also occasionally handle habeas corpus litigation in the United States District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Appellate DAGs can expect to appear for oral arguments primarily in the California Courts of Appeal, as well as occasionally in the California Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. State and federal work routinely requires completion within narrow time frames, so time management is a must. Because brief writing is a central part of the section’s work, candidates should have strong legal research and writing skills.
Trial DAGs within AWT are experienced criminal trial lawyers who must work independently on a variety of criminal matters. They investigate and prosecute felony and misdemeanor cases when the local prosecutorial agency is recused. The Sacramento and Fresno offices handle recusal cases for thirty-two counties in the Northern and Eastern parts of the state (the counties within the jurisdiction of California’s Third and Fifth Appellate Districts). Appearances are often by video, but trials may require travel and overnight stays. Trial deputies also review charging decisions by counties and consult with local prosecuting agencies on cases and issues. Deputies work with a variety of local law enforcement agencies advising and overseeing investigations. Felony trial experience is required, as is the ability to handle all aspects of trial work with minimal supervision. Deputies should also demonstrate good writing skills for preparing internal reports or filing detailed written pleadings on complex issues. Trial deputies must also be capable of legal research and writing, as all DAGs in AWT are assigned appellate cases.
The Sacramento and Fresno offices offer all deputies the choice of primarily working remotely, subject to operational needs.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-486346
Position #(s):
420-211-5705-XXX
Working Title
Appeals, Writs, and Trials Attorney
Classification
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
$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
$7,969.00 - $12,026.00
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III
$10,852.00 - $15,325.00
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 Criminal Law, Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section in Sacramento or Fresno.
- DAG V consideration, lateral transfers only.
- The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum“ (HAM) salary. 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 only): $14,051
New to State candidates will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classification.
- 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'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email
- For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at
- Please visit our new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
- 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!
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