Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Government Law Section litigates high-profile and impactful constitutional issues, often in defense of state laws that protect the safety and wellbeing of all Californians. A critical portion of this work is in defense of California's commonsense firearm laws designed to protect our communities from gun violence. Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor for the Firearms Team primarily supervises litigation relating to the defense of California's firearms laws and regulations. In this capacity, the SDAG directs, coordinates, and monitors the work of a team of subordinate attorneys, may directly supervise paralegals, and directs the work of support staff; evaluates the performance of subordinate attorneys and paralegals; provides training to subordinate attorneys and paralegals; handles general administrative matters; interviews and selects, or actively participates in the interview and selection process for, subordinate attorneys and paralegals; advises all levels of management within the Department of Justice, and consults with other departments and agencies, on firearms-related legal issues; and personally performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to jury trials, bench trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings, which requires the highest level of independent judgment. The SDAG also monitors and analyzes developing events involving firearms nationwide, including pending legislation and litigation in other forums, and advises on their potential impact. In addition, the SDAG may have the opportunity to supervise legal advice and representation related to other aspects of the Government Law Section's practice. Clients include the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Controller, Treasurer, Secretary of State, Department of Finance, and other state agencies and departments on a wide range of legal issues, including: constitutional and statutory law, government operations, elections, federalism, labor and union issues, housing reform, criminal justice reform, criminal information, internet privacy, state mandates, and other issues. The SDAG appears in state and federal courts throughout California and at both the trial and appellate levels. The SDAG may also be asked to prepare titles and summaries for ballot measures, or draft proposed state legislation. SDAGs in the Government Law Section are routinely asked to provide legal advice directly to the Chief Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General, as well as other Executive-level management.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check may be required

• Clearly indicate the Job Control ( JC-486091) 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.

• May be required to travel to remote locations within the State, sometimes with little notice.

• If you are sending a paper application, please email the HR contact listed below in order 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 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: 8/19/2025

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-Heather Nguyen

Attn: Heather Nguyen (JC-486091)

1300 I Street Suite 720

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-Heather Nguyen

Heather Nguyen (JC-486091)

1300 I Street Suite 720

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 consisting of a dispositive motions, pretrial motion, or appellate brief preferably written in the prior year.

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 (under Unit 2 - Attorneys and Hearing Officers) and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Heather Nguyen
(916) 210-6444
[email protected]

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
(916) 210-7580
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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