Legal Unit Supervisor

About the role

This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees a team of Attorneys responsible for interpreting and enforcing provisions of employment and labor law compliance and enforcement across the state.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of the Labor Commissioner Office’s legal staff, including attorneys, legal analysts, and other legal support staff.
• Helps oversee the day-to-day operations of the Legal Office.
• Aids the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC) and ensures direct managerial support and oversight is in place to improve the coordination and efficiency of the workflow.
• Mitigates errors or oversights of pertinent information and allows the completion and attention to special requests or escalated requests that may receive media attention.

Requirements

The incumbent will have responsibilities across program offices and may be redirected to oversee other offices. Extensive travel will be required. The incumbent will work in an office setting. Travel as required to assigned district offices. Travel may be via land or air and may require overnight stay. This position may require working irregular hours. The incumbent will have a hybrid work environment including in-person and remote work consistent with operational needs and may work in a high-rise office building. The incumbent will be required to sit for long periods of time while in the office and/or while driving to and from field activities. Travel may be via land or air and may require overnight stay. The incumbent will have access to a state vehicle, laptop computer, printer, cellular phone, and other equipment necessary to stay in touch with the assigned field offices and their staff. The assigned state vehicle will be parked at a departmental-designated location. The incumbent will also traverse various ground surfaces and/or buildings while managing between 2- 5 lbs of equipment (laptop or tablet, and chargers) while out in the field training field staff.

Qualifications

Active membership to the California State Bar

Skills

Experience in supervising, coaching, leading and mentoring attorneys or legal staff. Examples of leading team members, supporting professional growth, and ensuring high quality legal work.

Benefits

Salary range based on experience and qualifications. Specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Pay

Salary range based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment including in-person and remote work consistent with operational needs and may work in a high-rise office building. The incumbent will be required to sit for long periods of time while in the office and/or while driving to and from field activities.