Natural Resources Law, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (Limited-Term) (Deputy Attorney General Supervisor)

Job Description and Duties The Natural Resources Law Section is seeking a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor to lead a high-caliber team of attorneys and paralegals representing California's environmental agencies. In this role, the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor balances administrative oversight with hands-on litigation leadership to deliver high-level strategy and advocacy. The Natural Resources Law Section represents most state agencies responsible for natural resources protection and pollution control, including the California Air Resources Board, CAL FIRE, Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, CalRecycle, and the Department of Food and Agriculture. Our attorneys handle complex and impactful civil litigation in state and federal courts at all stages from pre-litigation advice and investigation through trial and appeal. In this critical role, you will supervise, mentor, and train a team of attorneys and paralegals, driving strategy on cases that shape California's environmental future. You will provide strategic litigation guidance on high stakes matters involving air pollution, wildfire cost recovery, endangered species, water rights, water quality, hazardous substances, and CEQA compliance. Additionally, you will be expected to be able to handle the most difficult and complex legal work related to administrative hearings, jury trials, bench trials, writs, and appeals. If you are ready to lead an elite team of attorneys within our Natural Resources Law Section, then we hope you consider applying. Please Note: The position may be called upon to supervise deputies and teams in other cities as needed to cover operational needs. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside the Department of Justice. • JC-527709 must clearly be stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your state application (STD 678). • If sending paper applications, please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials. • Applicants to this position must have list eligibility by taking the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam. The process is described at https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply • The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found on-line at https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams. 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: The most qualified applicants will possess experience and interest in supervising and supplement the litigation efforts of existing teams engaged in litigation based on operational needs, and in personally performing the most difficult and complex legal work related to trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings, as well as mentoring and assisting deputies who are enaged in hearings, trials, depositions, meetings, mediations, and other matters requiring hands-on knowledge of the civil litigation process.