DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

Job Description and Duties

Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) who are part of the Attorney General's Honors Program work in a Section within the California Department of Justice’s Civil, Criminal, or Public Rights Divisions, as part of a dynamic legal team committed to public service. Honors Program DAGs will have the opportunity to work on substantive legal matters of public interest and importance. They conduct legal and other research, and prepare a variety of legal documents, including briefs, memoranda, and legislative analyses, often under tight deadlines. They assist in special investigations and the preparation of cases before state and federal courts and administrative bodies. Honors Program DAGs also advise and represent clients, including state agencies, the California Attorney General, and other state officials and constitutional officers, on a vast array of legal matters. They will also receive on-the-job training, career development programming, and mentorship, in addition to connecting with the 2027 Honors Program cohort and gaining exposure to the work being done across various Sections and Divisions of the California Department of Justice. For more information, please visit the Attorney General's website.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• Due to the advance recruitment of the Honors Program positions, applicants are not required to meet eligibility requirements/minimum qualifications to take the examination at this time. Applicants should select the "I have eligibility" option in order to continue applying for the position.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control ( JC-525353) and the title of the position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• Please note that appointment to the DAG/Attorney classification will be made using the following examination link:  DAG/Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience:  DAG/Attorney Examination .

• You do not have to take an exam before you apply for a job.  However, you must complete and pass the exam to be eligible for hire.

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: 10/20/2026

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 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-Christa Cisneros

Attn: Attorney General's Honors Program (JC-525353)

1300 I Street, 7th Floor

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-Christa Cisneros

Attorney General's Honors Program (JC-525353)

1300 I Street, 7th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Division & Location Preference Form () - As part of the application process, you must select one division where you would like your application to be considered. Please note that applications will be reviewed and scored by division; you will not be scored or considered for divisions you did not select. Some divisions receive a higher number of applications than others and may be more competitive. We encourage you to review the available divisions carefully before making your selection.
• Other - Personal Statement - this statement should address why you are interested in the AG's Honors Program; your commitment to public service; which Division and Section(s) you are interested in and why; and any relevant work and volunteer experience (no more than 1000 words).
• Other - Writing Sample (no more than 15 pages).
• Other - Law School Transcripts (unofficial can be submitted for the application process).
• Other - One (1) Letter of Recommendation from an individual familiar with your legal work is required.
• Other - One (1) Letter of Recommendation from a law school professor familiar with your legal work is required.
  **Two (2) total letters are required, one must be from a law school professor.**

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Christa Cisneros
View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov
View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov
View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

California Relay Service: View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (TTY), View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

• Employment will begin in September 2027.

• You can view Section descriptions using following links: