ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR

About the role

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Legal Division Enforcement Branch is recruiting to fill one permanent full time Attorney Supervisor position in the Information Governance Bureau. The office location for this position is Sacramento, Oakland, Riverside, or Monterey Park. This position allows for a Hybrid work environment with telework at an alternative work location. An alternative work location would be the employee's residence. For travel purposes, reimbursement would be based on the office location.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the workload of a group of Attorneys and Paralegals and may act in a lead capacity.
• Supervise subordinate staff who provide legal support and advice to Department management and staff on the more complex and sensitive matters that arise within the functional responsibility of the Information Governance Bureau, including arrest-only triage; legislative review and analysis; training and forms review and analysis; public records act and subpoena responses; audits and data management.
• Personally perform the most difficult and complex legal research and provide legal support and advice to Department management and staff on issues and projects that have policy and political impact on the Department.
• Travel may be required.

Requirements

• Current members of the California State Bar who are currently employed in a California civil service position at the Supervising Attorney level, who have current list eligibility for appointment to the Supervising Attorney level, who have SROA/Surplus eligibility, or who have reinstatement rights to this level.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
• Position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• Position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice.
• Position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code.
• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Qualifications

• Expert in the laws, rules, and regulations relating to CCLD programs administered by the Department.

Pay

$12,590.00 - $16,900.00 monthly. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Application materials

• Completed State Employment Application Form (STD 678) — include the Job Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying" section located on Page 1 of the STD 678. Complete employment history on the application form; resumes will not take the place of employment history.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) — no longer than two pages (12-point type), narrative discussion of how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the job description and duty statement for the position. The SOQ will also serve as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
• Cover letter
• Resume
• If meeting minimum qualifications with education, include unofficial transcripts for verification (official transcripts may be required at time of hire).

Applications received without the SOQ, cover letter, and resume will not be considered. Do not include any confidential information in any documents you submit (SSN, birthday/age, photos, student/other ID number, driver's license number unless required, basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, marital status). Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account is automatically redacted upon submission.

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 may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Hard copy applications may be mailed to: Department of Social Services, Attn: Classification & Pay Unit, P. O. Box 944243 - MS 8-15-58, Sacramento, CA 94244-2430. Drop-off applications accepted at: Department of Social Services, Classification & Pay Unit, 744 P Street, MS 8-15-58, Sacramento, CA 95814, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM.

Final Filing Date: 9/10/2026

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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