ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR

This position is located at: 355 S. Grand Avenue; Los Angeles, CA 90071. This position is in an office environment on the 18th floor of a 45-story office building.

Employees in this position work in an office at desks, and are required to work extensively on computers as necessary for the drafting of letters, briefs, and other documents, and for research, email communication, file review, training, and other purposes. Attorneys are expected to handle their own word processing, and secretarial support is generally limited to the finalization and filing process.

This position requires in-state travel, either locally within Southern California, or for one or two-night overnight trips within California, based on assignments, and as determined according to the needs of the Department. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. The hours are usual business hours Monday through Friday.

Attorneys are expected to work all hours necessary to accomplish their assignments, and although they will generally average 40 hours a week, longer work hours may occasionally be required. Partial telework schedules are available, which will be determined after consultation with the Assistant Chief Counsel. Central location with easy access to public transportation, bike parking, cultural institutions, eclectic dining, and fitness centers.

Subsidized commuter transportation passes. Partial telework schedules are available, which will be determined after consultation with the Assistant Chief Counsel.

Our mission is to protect and improve the welfare and working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR is also committed to ensuring that all employers comply with labor laws in California to support a fair and thriving business environment. Integrity - We fulfill the promise of our mission through fair, honest and ethical behavior.

Service - We are committed to responsibly serving the public and value their trust. Respect - We treat others with dignity, courtesy and consideration. Quality - We take pride in providing the public with accurate and timely services.

Transparency - We conduct ourselves with openness and accountability in all aspects of our work.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), the Attorney Supervisor is responsible for the management and oversight of a team of Attorneys responsible for representing the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, the Department and division chiefs and managers in a variety of subject areas within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the Department.

The Attorney Supervisor in coordination with the Assistant Chief Counsel plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work of the OD—Legal attorneys, legal analyst, and other legal support staff, and helps oversee the day-to-day operations of OD—Legal. The Attorney Supervisor will assist the ACC and ensure direct managerial support and oversight is in place to improve the coordination and efficiency of the legal office workflow.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3 To be considered for this Attorney Supervisor job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1586 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR

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:

• Knowledge concerning the work of the Department, labor and employment law, wage and hour law, and workers' compensation law.
• Proven ability to manage all phases of litigation, including developing case strategy, conducting discovery, handling motion practice, examining witnesses, and presenting closing argument.
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions, presenting evidence in administrative hearings or court proceedings, and handling labor and employment related disputes.
• Prior experience writing and filing briefs in writ proceedings, or for matters in the California Court of Appeal or California Supreme Court and/or federal courts.
• Experience with mediation, settlement negotiations, or other dispute resolution processes in the labor or employment context.
• Supervisory or comparable leadership experience, including the ability to mentor or guide legal staff.
• Experience mediating or adjudicating disputes, including serving as a mediator, ALJ, hearing officer, or judicial law clerk. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to contribute to a collegial office environment.
• Prior experience serving as counsel to a public agency.
• Prior experience analyzing and working on legislation or administrative regulations.
• Proficiency in Word and other Microsoft applications.

$12,590.00 - $16,900.00 A

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Comprehensive health benefits package with medical, dental, and vision options.

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers.

Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages maybe submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date. Please only submit ONE application.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions” section below and ensure the following: Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number 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 Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/