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Deputy attorney general jobs are open across government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector legal departments, at levels from entry-level staff attorney to senior deputy, with specializations in criminal law, civil litigation, and regulatory compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Job
***This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Office of the District Attorney***
Your current County employment must be listed in your work history.
The Office of the District Attorney is recruiting for a Supervising Deputy District Attorney who will lead the daily operations of a functional unit or branch office. Supervisors oversee the administration of criminal cases, including preparation, presentation, and appeal, and are responsible for developing staff, managing performance, allocating workloads, maintaining case quality, and implementing Office priorities.
The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County. For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Deputy District Attorney classification specifications.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. The District Attorney's Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by: respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the County whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department.Background: Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include (but is not limited to) a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.
State Bar: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California at the time of hire. This status must be maintained in order to remain employed in this classification.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Minimum Requirements
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate demonstrates sound prosecutorial judgment, integrity, accountability, and the ability to lead and develop others. Strong candidates have experience mentoring attorneys, coordinating the work of others, resolving workplace conflicts, and improving operational practices. They communicate effectively, remain composed under pressure, apply policies fairly and consistently, and connect division responsibilities to the broader mission of the Office.
Candidates should demonstrate emotional intelligence, practical problem solving, strategic thinking, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to provide candid advice while supporting Office decisions consistent with legal and ethical responsibilities. Relevant leadership experience may include formal supervision, acting assignments, mentoring, training responsibilities, or leadership of significant projects. Trial experience is valuable but does not, by itself, establish supervisory readiness.
Selection Process
Examination Process: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Application Process: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm on November 13, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
The Job
***This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Office of the District Attorney***
Your current County employment must be listed in your work history.
The Office of the District Attorney is recruiting for a Supervising Deputy District Attorney who will lead the daily operations of a functional unit or branch office. Supervisors oversee the administration of criminal cases, including preparation, presentation, and appeal, and are responsible for developing staff, managing performance, allocating workloads, maintaining case quality, and implementing Office priorities.
The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County. For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Deputy District Attorney classification specifications.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. The District Attorney's Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by: respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the County whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department.Background: Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include (but is not limited to) a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.
State Bar: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California at the time of hire. This status must be maintained in order to remain employed in this classification.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Minimum Requirements
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate demonstrates sound prosecutorial judgment, integrity, accountability, and the ability to lead and develop others. Strong candidates have experience mentoring attorneys, coordinating the work of others, resolving workplace conflicts, and improving operational practices. They communicate effectively, remain composed under pressure, apply policies fairly and consistently, and connect division responsibilities to the broader mission of the Office.
Candidates should demonstrate emotional intelligence, practical problem solving, strategic thinking, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to provide candid advice while supporting Office decisions consistent with legal and ethical responsibilities. Relevant leadership experience may include formal supervision, acting assignments, mentoring, training responsibilities, or leadership of significant projects. Trial experience is valuable but does not, by itself, establish supervisory readiness.
Selection Process
Examination Process: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Application Process: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm on November 13, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in deputy attorney general jobs.
- Active bar admission in the hiring state or jurisdiction
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Minimum of three to five years of litigation or legal advisory experience
- Experience drafting briefs, motions, or formal legal opinions
- Familiarity with state or federal administrative law and regulatory procedure
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills demonstrated through prior caseload
Tips for Your Deputy Attorney General Job Search
Tailor your resume to jurisdiction type
State, federal, and local government deputy attorney general roles each have different writing conventions. Highlight bar admissions, caseload volume, and courtroom appearances for government roles, and shift toward transaction and advisory work when targeting private sector equivalents.
Surface relevant prosecutorial or civil experience
Hiring panels look for demonstrated experience in your target practice area, not just years of licensure. If you have criminal, civil rights, environmental, or consumer protection experience, name the statutes and agencies involved so reviewers can match your background immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists deputy attorney general openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Research the office before your interview
Deputy attorney general interviews often include policy or fact-pattern questions tied to the office's current priorities. Read recent press releases, litigation announcements, and legislative testimony from the office so your answers reflect current caseload and jurisdiction.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
In government settings, direct salary negotiation is limited by pay bands. Focus instead on grade level, supervisory designation, and telework arrangements, all of which affect long-term career trajectory and daily working conditions in ways base pay alone does not.
Follow up through official channels only
Government hiring offices route all candidate communication through their human resources department. Address follow-up correspondence to the HR contact listed in the vacancy announcement rather than the supervising attorney, which keeps your application in good standing with the hiring process.
Deputy Attorney General Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most deputy attorney generals?
State of Delaware, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and Los Angeles City Attorney are hiring the most deputy attorney generals right now, with openings concentrated in California, Colorado, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. State attorneys general offices and large municipal legal departments consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many deputy attorney general jobs are remote?
About 63% of deputy attorney general openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than average for legal roles given the court appearance and in-person advisory requirements of the position. Advisory and policy-focused deputy attorney general roles, particularly those supporting regulatory agencies, are most likely to offer hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a deputy attorney general?
You earn a Juris Doctor, pass the bar exam in your target state, and build litigation or legal advisory experience in a government agency, public defender or prosecutor office, or relevant private practice. Most offices require you to demonstrate courtroom experience and knowledge of state-specific statutes before considering candidates for the deputy level.
Can you get hired as a deputy attorney general with little experience?
Some state attorney general offices hire law school graduates into entry-level deputy attorney general roles, particularly in high-volume civil enforcement or criminal divisions. Judicial clerkships, law school clinics with a government focus, and internships inside a state agency legal department all strengthen a newer attorney's application significantly.
What does the deputy attorney general interview process look like?
Most offices use a structured process that starts with a resume screen, followed by a phone or video interview with HR, and then a panel interview with supervising attorneys. Panels often include a writing exercise or a hypothetical fact pattern relevant to the division's practice area, and some offices require a writing sample submitted in advance.
Where can I find and apply to deputy attorney general jobs?
You can find and apply to deputy attorney general jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your bar admission, practice area, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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