The Land Use and Conservation Section litigates cases and provides legal advice to state agency clients concerning lands the State owns or regulates. Its attorneys advise and represent state agencies that address the regulation of development, including coastal development; conservation of environmentally sensitive habitats; oil and gas exploration; administration of state parks; high-speed rail; bankruptcy; and affordable housing. The section’s practice includes ensuring public access to California’s coast, mountains, and open space through litigation and client advice; conservation and expansion of public lands for recreation and ecological protection; enforcing state housing laws; and protecting against wildfire risk. The section’s attorneys are specialists in the California Environmental Quality Act and other laws pertaining to environmental and natural resource regulation, real property, the public trust doctrine, land use, housing, and administrative procedure. The section represents a variety of agencies, including the California Coastal Commission, the State Lands Commission, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the High-Speed Rail Authority, the Department of Conservation, and California’s land conservancies.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) for the Land Use and Conservation Section, the Chief Assistant Attorney General (CAAG) for the Public Rights Division, the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor directs and monitors the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General and non-attorney legal professionals; evaluates the performance of team members; provides training and mentoring to team members; handles general administrative matters; participates in the hiring of Deputy Attorneys General and paralegals; and personally litigates and supervises all phases of cases in California and federal courts and renders legal advice on an ongoing basis to all clients and to the Attorney General. Travel is required.

Working Conditions:

This is a hybrid position with the opportunity to work remotely or in the office on most days, but some regular required in-office attendance.  Travel and additional in-person attendance may be required for court appearances, meetings, and other occasional operational needs.

Salary:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR: $12,818.00 – $17,211.00

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): $14,228 per month.