DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

Job Posting: Charitable Trusts Section, Deputy Attorney General IV

Department of Justice

JC-533525 - Charitable Trusts Section, Deputy Attorney General IV DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00 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: 10/27/2026

Are you interested in protecting charitable assets for the People of California? Do you want to help stop charity fraud? Join a team of attorneys and auditors who do just that and much more.

In California, the Attorney General has the primary responsibility for regulating and supervising charitable organizations and trustees, and professional fundraisers. To carry out this responsibility, the Charitable Trusts Section investigates and prosecutes financial abuse, mismanagement, and fraudulent solicitation by charity directors, charitable trustees, and fundraisers in civil courts, and defends charitable gifts in probate courts. The Charitable Trusts Section also reviews material transactions of nonprofit corporations, such as mergers and asset sales. Additionally, Section attorneys appear before administrative courts to enforce registration and reporting requirements.

Typical duties of the Charitable Trusts Section’s Deputy Attorney General include:

• coordinating investigations and legal actions in California and with other state and federal agencies
• reviewing charity transactions, including asset sales and mergers
• litigating enforcement actions in trial and appellate courts
• drafting regulations and legislation affecting charities and fundraisers
• responding to Public Records Act requests
• providing guidance to the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
• responding to public inquiries regarding applicable law
• conducting and managing Registry compliance projects, including the administrative suspension and revocation of charity and fundraiser registration

Applicants must demonstrate good judgment and professionalism in all interactions with members of the public, opposing counsel, and the judiciary.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department, the Charitable Trusts Section, and based on DOJ’s current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance will be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
• DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

Charitable Trusts Section, Deputy Attorney General IV

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

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

The positions are located in the Division of Public Rights, Charitable Trusts Section and may be filled in San Francisco or Los Angeles.

• Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,846
• Deputy Attorney General 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.

For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General’s website at

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals, which is slated to end October 31, 2026. 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.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-533525) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at
• 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

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent analytical, written and oral communication, and research skills. Experience in civil litigation and/or administrative law, nonprofit law, auditing, and accounting is desirable. Ideal applicants are mission driven, take initiative, organized, meet deadlines, work well with peers and supervisors, and have strong legal writing and oral communication skills.

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.

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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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.