Appeals, Writs and Trials Section, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

This posting is for a Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) position on the Trial Team in the Sacramento/Fresno Appeals, Writs, and Trials section of the Criminal Division (AWT).

The Trial Team is made up of experienced trial prosecutors who 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). The Trial Team SDAG oversees the team’s investigations and prosecutions, as well as the review of charging decisions by local prosecuting agencies. Working closely with the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Trial Team SDAG also consults regularly with elected and top-ranking prosecutors in local prosecutors’ offices.

On a day-to-day basis, under the supervision of the SAAG, the Trial Team SDAG directs and monitors the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG), may directly supervise paralegals, and directs the work of support staff; evaluates the performance of DAGs and paralegals; provides training to DAGs and paralegals; handles general administrative matters; interviews and selects, or actively participates in the interview and selection process for DAGs and paralegals; and personally performs with the highest level of independent judgment the most difficult and complex legal work in criminal trials, federal and state habeas corpus matters, and other writs and appeals, including capital litigation.

Felony trial experience is required, as is the ability to handle all aspects of trial work with minimal supervision. Supervisorial experience and experience drafting and reviewing legal briefs at both the trial and appellate levels is preferred. The Sacramento and Fresno offices offer the choice of primarily working remotely, subject to operational needs.

Working Conditions:

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ’s current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may 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.

Salary:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR: $13,203.00 – $17,727.00

New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting “Hire Above Minimum” (HAM) salary of the classification: Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (8 years): $14,655 per month.