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Deputy Speechwriter

California Department of Justice
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Job Description And Duties

The Directorate Division, Office of Communications is looking for a Deputy Speechwriter to actively support the Department of Justice (DOJ) with researching and preparing information for public dissemination associated with the Attorney General's Office through various media forums. Under the direction of the Director and Executive Speechwriter in the Office of Communications, the Deputy Speechwriter is responsible for drafting speeches, talking points, and statements for the Attorney General, in addition to writing and editing press releases, op-eds, and other departmental publications. The Deputy Speechwriter will also be expected to reply to difficult and complex departmental inquiries and correspondence.

Working Conditions

This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position may however require in-person attendance when requested. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Los Angeles if/when required to attend mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-519864

Position #(s):

420-085-5601-013

Working Title

Deputy Speechwriter

Classification

INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

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:

Los Angeles County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Directorate Division, Office of Communications and may be filled in either Sacramento (JC-519849) or Los Angeles County (JC-519864) . Please indicate your county of interest in the "Explanations" section of your State application.
  • 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 https://www.oag.ca.gov .

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal LeaveProgram (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Benefits of working for the State of California:
  • Work-life balance
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible paid leave options
  • Consistent wage increases
  • Pension retirement
  • Job stability
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Salary : $6,031 - $7,547

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