Attorney Supervisor - Los Angeles County, CA, United States - Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation

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Los Angeles County, CA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The position is in the Los Angeles Legal Office.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney Supervisor is responsible for assisting with the supervision of a group of attorneys involved in a variety of litigation and other legal activities.

The incumbent may also coordinate more complex and/or major specialized areas in the Legal Division and/or have statewide responsibility for the Department's legislative program.

The Attorney Supervisor assists the Assistant Chief Counsel in coordinating the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of a major legal section of a large legal office; supporting the Assistant Chief Counsel acting as a legal advisor to top management; preparing legislation and representing the Department before the Legislature; formulating legal policy.

The Caltrans Legal Division is comprised of five offices with locations in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Fresno.

Our overall environment is both supportive and challenging where staff is given substantial responsibility at every stage of their career.

As an employee of the State of California, the Caltrans Legal Division offers excellent compensation and benefits packages. This includes holidays, vacation and sick leave (or annual leave) and health, dental, vision and pension benefits.

PARF# / JC-433325

You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County.
While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.

Will have to perform work duties in different court rooms throughout the state and therefore, this position does require travel.

Telework may be available, but time in office will be required.

Valid California Driver's License preferred.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC433325

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Position #(s):

XXX
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Working Title:

Attorney Supervisor

Classification:

ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR

$12, $15,701.00 A

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# of Positions:

Multiple

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Work Location:

Los Angeles County

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Telework:

Hybrid

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Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time
Department Information

Caltrans Mission:
Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.
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Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Applicants are required to take the CalHR examination for the classification and be reachable on the eligibility list.

Statement of Qualifications should be no more than three pages and address the following:

Proficient knowledge of civil litigation laws, regulations, trends, practices, and the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Evidence Code, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, California Government Code, and the California Insurance Code.
Knowledge of law relating to public transportation issues. Federal Aid statutes relating to transportation; California law relating to acquisition, financing, administration, and risk management.
Sufficient knowledge of the organization, mission and statutory environment of the Department in order to function effectively in a position that works closely with and supports top.
Experience at a supervisory and/or management level in the Department or comparable agency or organization or law firm practice including knowledge of transportation, civil litigation, current management principles and practices, and demonstrated ability to plan, direct, coordinate and review the work of a program consisting of professional legal staff.
Breadth and variety of experience as an attorney, Attorney Supervisor and/or contractor of attorneys, in the research and analysis of transportation and businessrelated issues, and in defending, pursuing and resolving civil and administrative cases in administrative forums, in the California Superior Courts, Appellate Courts, Supreme Court, Federal District Courts and Courts of Appeal, or the California state Legislature.
Ability to act and/or support as legal advisor to top management, including the ability to formulate legal policy and to initiate and recommend stra