Attorney Supervisor

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney Supervisor plans, organizes and directs the work of a small group of attorneys and administrative staff assigned to the Section, which includes the Legal, Appeals, Probate, Custodian of Records (COR) and Criminal Restitution Compact (CRC) Sections; evaluates performance and takes or effectively recommends appropriate action; interviews and selects or actively participates in the interview and selection process for staff; develops strategy and tactics in the most complex disputes or litigation; and may personally perform the most difficult and complex hearings, legal research, and opinion drafting for CalVCB.

Requirements / Qualifications

Excellent writing skills.

Interest in becoming a member of a fast-paced office involved with challenging issues.

Active membership in the California State Bar.

Experience in labor relations, labor law, administrative law, and/or civil and appellate litigation.

Demonstrated ability to independently and effectively perform and complete work.

Demonstrated ability to consistently produce timely, high-quality work.

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.

Demonstrated ability to work with broad discretion and handle cases in litigation.

Experience Needed — Eight years of legal experience in the practice of law; two years of which must have been at a level equivalent to an Attorney IV or Supervising Attorney or three years of which must have been at a level equivalent to an Attorney III.