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 .
Working Conditions 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.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-527511
Position #(s):
400-113-5749-005
400-113-5749-004
Working Title:
Attorney Supervisor
Classification:
ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR $12,590.00 - $16,900.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information 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/
Special Requirements Active membership in the California State Bar, and at least eight (8) years of legal experience in the practice of law.
The SOQ is a narrative of how your experience, training, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities qualifies you for this position. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes, cover letters, and other documentation DO NOT take the place of an SOQ. Applicants who do not submit an SOQ will be disqualified. Applicants who do not follow the instructions or who submit an incomplete SOQ will be disqaulified.
Instructions for SOQs: SOQs must have the applicant's name at the top of the first page, be no longer than five (5) pages in length, and use 12-point font. Applicants must provide a response to the following three topics-repeating each topic as a heading-then providing a response under each topic heading:
1. Describe your experience and approach to supervising, coaching, leading and mentoring attorneys or legal staff. Include examples of how you have led team members, supported professional growth, and ensured high quality work.
2. Summarize your interest in the Attorney Supervisor position and how your prior experience qualifies you for the position.
3. Identify up to five (5) matters in which you have served as lead counsel in either (a) a civil or criminal court trial, or (b) administrative hearing that lasted more than one day (including morning and afternoon sessions), or (c) writ proceeding, or (d) appellate matter, by (1) case name, (2) court or administrative hearing forum, and (3) issue(s).
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/19/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Human Resources/Certs Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
Human Resources/Certs Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
Desirable Qualifications 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 ad ministrative regulations.
- Proficiency in Word and other Microsoft applications.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website .
Comprehensive health benefits package with medical, dental, and vision options.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Certification Unit
(800) 564-0771
[email protected] 
