Job Posting: Supervising Deputy Attorney General- Facilities Enforcement (Civil Litigation)

Department of Justice

JC-537917
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Supervising Deputy Attorney General- Facilities Enforcement (Civil Litigation)
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

$13,203.00 - $17,727.00 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: 11/19/2026

Job Description and Duties

The mission of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) is to protect our most vulnerable citizens and help safeguard the state's Medi-Cal program. DMFEA works diligently to protect residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities from abuse or neglect. Within DMFEA, the Facilities Enforcement Teams (FET) plays a unique and critically important role in ensuring the safety and care of elderly and vulnerable individuals residing in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities by investigating systemic understaffing, fraud, abuse, and neglect committed by nursing homes and their ownership.

The DMFEA Supervising Deputy Attorney General (SDAG) is a working supervisor within FET who oversees a multidisciplinary team to conduct civil investigations and enforcement actions against health care providers such as nursing home chains These investigations include owners, operating entities, and related party entities, to enforce state and federal laws and regulations regarding staffing and quality of care. FET’s investigations may be conducted pursuant to Government Code section 11180, et. seq., and FET’s cases are typically venued in state courts, including actions brought pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 17200 and 17500.

The SDAG’s duties include:

• Overseeing the legal work of Deputy Attorneys General (DAG) through all phases of civil litigation, from initiation of an investigation to trial and appeal, including developing case strategy, analyzing staffing data, working with experts, conducting discovery, and conducting investigations using tools such as investigative subpoenas and witness interviews;

• overseeing the duties and work of legal support staff, including legal secretaries and legal analysts;

• personally performing the most difficult, complex, and sensitive legal work, including appearing in court and drafting memorandum for the Attorney General;

• facilitating and personally handling interactions with the Division’s investigative supervisors and staff;

• engaging with public stakeholders and state, federal, and local agency partners on behalf of DMFEA;

• assessing legislative measures and other policy proposals in the Division’s subject areas;

• handling general administrative tasks;

• participating in the selection process for staff;

• providing training for legal and investigative staff; and

• evaluating and responding as appropriate to the performance of supervised staff.

Within the Division’s multi-disciplinary teams, the SDAG is responsible for facilitating effective communication and collaboration between legal, investigative, and administrative staff, which includes participating in regular case review meetings and actively liaising with supervisorial and management staffs who oversee investigative and administrative personnel.



This position is pending OHR Approval.

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

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position under current DOJ telework policy, that is subject to modification. The position provides the opportunity to work remotely or in-office most days, but at least one day per week (or more) of in-office attendance is required. Travel and additional in-person attendance is required for court appearances, meetings or other operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-537917
Position #(s):
423-652-5703-XXX
Working Title:
Supervising Deputy Attorney General- Facilities Enforcement (Civil Litigation)
Classification:
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR
$13,203.00 - $17,727.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Week:
Monday-Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Facilities Enforcement Team in Sacramento. 

  • The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary (Hiring Above Minimum Policy).

    The starting salary for each classification will be:

    • Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (8 years): $14,655

    New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

  • Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

  • For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.

  • If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.
 

Special Requirements

  • A fingerprint check will be required.
  • Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-537917) 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 must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.
  • The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found on-line at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.


 

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: 11/19/2026

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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
Courtney Contreras
Attn: Courtney Contreras (JC-537917)
1300 I Street 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
Courtney Contreras
Courtney Contreras (JC-537917)
1300 I Street 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 is required and must be included.
  • Other - Writing sample consisting of a dispositive motion, 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.

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 be experienced civil attorneys who can work both independently and as the leader in the investigation and litigation of civil cases against long-term care facilities, including owners, operating entities, and related party entities, to enforce state and federal laws and regulations regarding staffing and quality of care.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and a strong knowledge of state and federal civil law (ideally including the laws and regulations applicable to long-term care facilities), complex motion work, depositions, civil procedure, and rules of discovery;

• exceptional judgment, discretion, integrity, and initiative;

• exceptional tact in interacting with others, including excellent listening skills, patience, self-composure, and the ability to interact effectively across disciplines, with other government agencies, and with the public;

• the ability to lead and motivate others by positive example, perform tasks under stressful conditions, be flexible, and adeptly handle challenging situations; and

• knowledge of bargaining unit Memoranda of Understanding, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary processes.

Applicants should be enthusiastic about promoting a workplace culture of accountability to one another as well as to the chain of command; of problem-solving through innovation, creativity, research, and learning from experience; of teamwork where staff are as committed to the team's success as to their own; of professionalism in terms of high work quality and productivity; of diversity, including diversity of ideas, where all staff are respected for their contributions and who they are; and of purpose, in fulfilling DMFEA's vital mission.

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:
Courtney Contreras
(916) 210-7235
Courtney.Contreras@doj.ca.gov

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
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
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.

Additional Application Filing Information

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If you are mailing your application, as a courtesy we ask that you contact the HR Consultant listed to confirm your application has been received. This is not required, but highly encouraged so we can ensure the timely submission of your application. 

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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