DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

Job Description and Duties

The Antitrust Law Section of the California Department of Justice offers unparalleled opportunities to engage in some of the most complex and significant legal battles in the country. We seek attorneys with antitrust or trial experience to help us investigate and/or litigate some of the most high-profile antitrust cases: Live Nation / Ticketmaster, Nexstar / TEGNA, Warner / Paramount , Amazon, and others. In the last year, new attorneys on our growing team have taken scores of depositions, argued substantive motions in state and federal courts, and conducted direct and cross examination of key fact and expert witnesses at trial.

The Antitrust Law Section is the state’s primary defense against practices that undermine the competitive process. By bringing cases under both state and federal law, in state and federal courts, the section addresses a wide spectrum of anticompetitive conduct, from localized criminal conspiracies to global civil antitrust violations. As a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor, you will step into a role that demands both sophisticated legal acumen and a deep commitment to the public good.

The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor both supervises teams and often acts as the lead attorney on the most difficult and complex legal work in the Section. The position requires interpersonal skills and the desire to manage people, along with the highest level of independent judgment and legal ability.

The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor directs and monitors the work of others, evaluates their performance in both formal and informal performance evaluations, handles general administrative matters, assists with staffing assignments and priorities across the Section, participates in the hiring of various team members, and coordinates and facilitates communications with other state Attorney General’s Offices and other federal and state government agencies working on similar issues.

We understand that experienced attorneys seek more than just a challenging caseload; they seek meaningful substantive opportunities to grow their expertise and build a legacy. We offer that opportunity. State antitrust enforcement is enjoining a renaissance, and the California Department of Justice is leading the way. Come join us!

This is a permanent position. There is a separate posting for a limited-term SDAG position (JC-530084). Please apply to each JC separately if interested in both positions. 

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required for those hired outside the Department of Justice.

• JC-530079 must be clearly stated in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your state application.

• If sending paper applications, please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials.

• Individuals must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found on-line: 

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: 9/17/2026

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-Nicole Farrah

Attn: Nicole Farrah (JC-530079)

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-Nicole Farrah

Nicole Farrah (JC-530079)

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 - Cover letter. 
• Other - Writing sample, preferably consisting of a complaint, motion or appellate brief. 

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:
Nicole Farrah
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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
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Additional Application Filing Information

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received.This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application.