DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

Job Description and Duties

The mission of the Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section is to utilize the broad legal powers of the Office of the Attorney General to conduct investigations, litigation, and policy advocacy in order to combat systemic business practices that undermine the economic security, health and safety, and dignity of California workers, and to maintain a level playing field for legitimate businesses operating in the State. The Section's investigations and prosecutions are focused on unlawful employment practices including, but not limited to, wage theft, independent contractor misclassification, unsafe working conditions, restraints on employee mobility, payroll tax evasion, and workers’ compensation insurance fraud. The Section also engages in legal advocacy to support legal and policy developments to advance worker protections and encourage employer accountability.

Under the supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General supervises the work of Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, auditors, and investigators in the Section; advises the Attorney General and Executive Staff on significant policy matters related to worker rights policy; spearheads initiatives; handles general administrative matters, including hiring and promotions, personnel administration, and case management ; and performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to the supervision of investigations, litigation, trials, writs, and appeals, requiring the highest level of independent judgment.

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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-530990 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 process is described at:

• The Supervising Deputy Attorney General exam may be found on-line at: 

• 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: 9/30/2026

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-530990)

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-530990)

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 - A cover letter is required and must be submitted. 
• Statement of Qualifications - A statement of qualificaitons as described below.

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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Statement of Qualifications

Please review the “Desirable Qualifications” listed in the job opportunity bulletin and include a statement of from 1-3 pages (12-point font) that describes how your experience meets the desirable qualifications and has prepared you to be successful for this position. Among the subjects that you can address in your statement include:

• Details of your litigation experience in trial and appellate courts, or in administrative proceedings, including your experience with written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trials;

• Details of your experience, if any, practicing law in relation to or on behalf of a government entity, especially in a prosecutorial role;

• Details of your experience, if any, practicing labor or employment law, or your substantive knowledge about particular subjects within labor or employment law;

• Details of your experience, if any, working with professional legal teams in a lead or supervisory role.