Attorney Supervisor

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), the Attorney Supervisor manages and oversees a team of Attorneys responsible for representing the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, the Department, and division chiefs and managers in various subject areas within the Department’s jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work of OD—Legal attorneys, legal analysts, and other legal support staff.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of OD—Legal in coordination with the Assistant Chief Counsel.
• Provide direct managerial support and oversight to improve coordination and efficiency of the legal office workflow.
• Assist the ACC in ensuring high-quality legal services and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• At least eight (8) years of legal experience in the practice of law.
• Experience in supervising, coaching, leading, and mentoring attorneys or legal staff.
• Demonstrated experience as lead counsel in at least five (5) significant legal matters, including:
  • Civil or criminal court trials,
  • Administrative hearings lasting more than one day,
  • Writ proceedings, or
  • Appellate matters.
• Ability to handle in-state travel, including local and overnight trips within California as needed.
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting documents, and managing word processing with limited secretarial support.

Qualifications

Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), a narrative demonstrating how their experience, training, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify them for the position. The SOQ must:

• Include the applicant’s name at the top of the first page.
• Be no longer than five (5) pages in length, using 12-point font.
• Address the following three topics under separate headings:
  • Experience and approach to supervising, coaching, leading, and mentoring attorneys or legal staff, including examples of team leadership, professional growth support, and ensuring high-quality work.
  • Interest in the Attorney Supervisor position and how prior experience qualifies the applicant.
  • Up to five (5) matters where the applicant served as lead counsel, including:
    • Case name,
    • Court or administrative hearing forum, and
    • Issue(s) addressed.

Resumes, cover letters, and other documentation do not replace the SOQ. Incomplete or non-compliant SOQs will result in disqualification.

Working Conditions

• Position located at 355 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071, on the 18th floor of a 45-story office building.
• Office environment requiring extensive computer use for drafting documents, research, email communication, file review, and training.
• Standard business hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional longer hours as needed to accomplish assignments.
• Partial telework schedules available, determined in consultation with the Assistant Chief Counsel.
• Access to public transportation, bike parking, cultural institutions, dining, and fitness centers.
• Subsidized commuter transportation passes.

Final Filing Date: 8/19/2026