Attorney Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of Sacramento .

The Department’s Office of Legal Affairs and Regulations is seeking an Attorney Supervisor to join our team in downtown Sacramento. We are a high performing, collegial team working in collaboration with all Department programs to provide timely, thorough, balanced, and accurate counsel, information, and representation to model and empower bold decision-making to advance employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities. Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney Supervisor provides legal advice to Department management in a variety of subject areas and functions including: interpretation of Federal and State laws and regulations, State Civil Service laws, California Public Records Act, Information Practices Act, vocational rehabilitation, contracts, civil rights. This position also serves as part of the DOR management team and supports the Chief Counsel in coordinating and directing the work of legal staff.

This is a 12-month limited term position that may be extended and/or may become permanent pending budget approval.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

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Working Conditions

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Special Requirements

If mailing an application, include JC#518623 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ):

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, 12-point font, and no more than three (3) pages in length. You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below.

1. Describe your legal experience with matters related to programs, laws, and civil rights for people with disabilities.
2. Describe the principles you use to advise your clients against and in favor of taking legal risks.
3. Describe your experience in supervisory or leadership roles as an attorney. Please be specific about your role and responsibilities.
4. Describe your experience working with community and advocacy groups representing historically marginalized communities, particularly any experience related to the disability community.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• ScholarShare (College Saving Account)

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Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Attorney Supervisor position(s), you must first take the online

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Special Requirements for instructions.