Advisory Attorney Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

The Advisory Attorney Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the staff of the Advisory Legal Team (ALT) within the Commission’s Legal Branch.

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:

• June 12, 2026
• June 22, 2026
• July 2, 2026
• July 13, 2026
• July 23, 2026
• August 3, 2026
• August 13, 2026
• August 24, 2026
• September 3, 2026

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Bar License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

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:

• Active member, in good standing, of the California State Bar.
• K nowledge and experience with the educator certification, preparation, and disciplinary processes in the State of California.
• Knowledge and experience related to the Public Records Act, Information Practices Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Administrative Procedures Act, employment law and discrimination, governmental contracts, interagency agreements and MOUs, conflicts of interest, and analyzing and drafting legislation and regulations.
• Experience with the following entities in California: Department of Human Resources, Legislature, Governor’s Office, Department of Finance, State Courts, Office of the Attorney General, Office of Administrative Hearings, and Office of Administrative Law.
• Ability to complete a high volume of complex legal analysis under short deadlines, as well as review the work product of subordinate legal staff under such circumstances to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Knowledge and experience managing legal staff or a group of people.
• Knowledge and experience applying the laws governing all aspects of personnel management in the State of California, including, but not limited to, the following areas:  progressive discipline, discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, worker’s compensation, labor negotiations and bargaining unit contracts, and equal opportunity employment.
• Knowledge and experience related to data collection, use, and sharing, information security, and artificial intelligence.
• Ability to accurately analyze emergency situations and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• Ability to perform in an independent manner, but with unwavering adherence to directives, procedures, and policies set by the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsel.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications. The Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and/or skills meets the specified Desirable Qualifications listed in the duty statement. The Statement of Qualifications also serves as documentation of the candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It must be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced, and no more than four pages in length. The Statement of Qualifications must specifically address each of the Desirable Qualifications listed in the Duty Statement. Resumes and/or cover letters do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.

  Applicants who fail to submit the Statement of Qualifications will be eliminated from the examination process.