Closing Date: 22nd June, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:The Office of the Director, Legal Unit (OD Legal) serves as the general counsel's office for DIR and provides advice and representation to the DIR Director, department leadership, and division chiefs in the performance of their statutory functions. Under the direction of the Chief Counsel and the Assistant Chief Counsels, the Attorney Supervisor reviews the work of a team of OD Legal attorneys involved in the representation of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, the Department, and division chiefs and managers in a variety of subject areas within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the Department, which are broadly in the labor and employment area. The Attorney Supervisor will assist the ACC and ensure direct managerial support and oversight is in place to improve the coordination and efficiency of the workflow, mitigate errors or oversights, and promptly report sensitive matters to leadership.
The Attorney Supervisor plans, directs, coordinates, evaluates, and supervises the work of a group of staff attorneys and handles the most complex litigation and policy related matters. Provides guidance and supervision to legal unit attorneys in multiple substantive areas of law including: California public works law, including prevailing wages and apprenticeship; Workers' compensation law, including laws related to self-insured employers; Employment law (Government Code, Title VII, FEHA Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment, Unemployment Insurance Code, Labor Code) related to Department personnel matters; and California Public Records Act, privacy laws, or other state or federal laws imposing obligations on the Department, which may be the subject of litigation.
The ability to travel for a short duration (one to two days) is required for this position.
In order to apply for this position, please submit:
- The State standard application form, completed completely and carefully;
- Resume;
- A cover letter that addresses your work experience, including any supervisory work experience relevant to this position and also your interest in the position and;
- A recent legal writing sample of your own work product.
Multiple locations and positions are available. Please see other postings under different job control in CalCareers for additional locations and positions. If you are interested in more than one location and/or position, please submit an application for each specific job control.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3
To be considered for this Attorney Supervisor job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1586
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32199578&name=3.F1-13809ProposedDutyStatementAttorneySupervisorFinal5.07.pdf)
Working Conditions:
This position is located at:
1515 Clay Street, Suite 701
Oakland, CA 94612
Position is with the Department of Industrial Relations, Office of the Director, Legal Unit (known as “OD Legal”). Employees in this position work in an office environment, have assigned offices and work at desks, and are required to work extensively on computers as necessary for the drafting of correspondence, briefs and other documents, and for research, email communication, file review, training and other purposes.
The usual business hours are Monday through Friday. Employees in this position are expected to work all hours as necessary to accomplish their assignments. Although they will generally average a 40-hour week, longer work hours may occasionally be required. There is some flexibility as to the specific work schedule, which will be determined after hire in consultation with the Chief Counsel. This position may be eligible for some amount of telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.
Minimum Requirements:
Oakland, CA 94612
Position is with the Department of Industrial Relations, Office of the Director, Legal Unit (known as “OD Legal”). Employees in this position work in an office environment, have assigned offices and work at desks, and are required to work extensively on computers as necessary for the drafting of correspondence, briefs and other documents, and for research, email communication, file review, training and other purposes.
The usual business hours are Monday through Friday. Employees in this position are expected to work all hours as necessary to accomplish their assignments. Although they will generally average a 40-hour week, longer work hours may occasionally be required. There is some flexibility as to the specific work schedule, which will be determined after hire in consultation with the Chief Counsel. This position may be eligible for some amount of telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney Supervisor (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5749)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
The Department of Industrial Relations (dir) Was Established in 1927. Its Mission Is to Improve Working Conditions for California's Wage Earners and To Advance Opportunities for Profitable Employment in California. Dir Administers and Enforces Laws Governing Wages, Workplace Safety and Health, Apprenticeship Training Programs, and Medical Care and Other Benefits for Injured Workers.
Electronic Submission of Applications Preferred. Application Packages Maybe Submitted Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account at Https://jobs.Ca.Gov/ Applications Must Be Received Electronically by 11:59 P.M. on Or Before the Above Final Filing Date.
Please only Submit One Application. Electronic Applications Submitted Through Your Cal Career Account Are Highly Recommended and Will Be Received/processed Faster than Other Methods of Filing.
If You Are Unable to Apply Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account, Please Mail a Completed and Signed State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678 and Application Package to The Mailing Address Provided in The “application Instructions” Section Below and Ensure the Following:
Clearly Indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and The Title of This Position in The “examination or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying” Section Located on The First Page of Your State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678.
Department Website: Https://www.Dir.Ca.Gov/
Special Requirements:
The Attorney Supervision Position Requires Active Membership in The California State Bar and At Least Eight Years of Legal Experience in The Practice of Law Following Admission to The Bar; Two Years of Which Must Have Been at A Level Equivalent to An Attorney Iv or Supervising Attorney or Three Years of Which Must Have Been at A Level Equivalent to An Attorney Iii.
Note: As Part of The Application Package for This Position, You Must Submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and Legal Writing Sample. Must Be a Member of The California Bar and Qualified to Practice Law in California.
See Section Below Regarding the Required Application Documents.
Application Instructions:
Completed Applications and All Required Documents Must Be Received or Postmarked by The Final Filing Date in Order to Be Considered. Dates Printed on Mobile Bar Codes, Such as The Quick Response (qr) Codes Available at The Usps, Are Not Considered Postmark Dates for The Purpose of Determining Timely Filing of An Application.
Final Filing Date: 6/22/2026
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 (including Your Examination/employment Application (std 678) and Applicable or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted to Apply for This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through an Alternative Method Listed Below:
Attorney Supervisor (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5749)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=520510)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32199578&name=3.F1-13809ProposedDutyStatementAttorneySupervisorFinal5.07.pdf)
Department Information:
The Department of Industrial Relations (dir) Was Established in 1927. Its Mission Is to Improve Working Conditions for California's Wage Earners and To Advance Opportunities for Profitable Employment in California. Dir Administers and Enforces Laws Governing Wages, Workplace Safety and Health, Apprenticeship Training Programs, and Medical Care and Other Benefits for Injured Workers.
Electronic Submission of Applications Preferred. Application Packages Maybe Submitted Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account at Https://jobs.Ca.Gov/ Applications Must Be Received Electronically by 11:59 P.M. on Or Before the Above Final Filing Date.
Please only Submit One Application. Electronic Applications Submitted Through Your Cal Career Account Are Highly Recommended and Will Be Received/processed Faster than Other Methods of Filing.
If You Are Unable to Apply Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account, Please Mail a Completed and Signed State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678 and Application Package to The Mailing Address Provided in The “application Instructions” Section Below and Ensure the Following:
Clearly Indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and The Title of This Position in The “examination or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying” Section Located on The First Page of Your State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678.
- Clearly Indicate the Basis of Your Eligibility (cert, Transfer, Reinstatement, Etc.) in The “explanations” Section Located on The First Page of Your State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678.
- Remove and Do Not Submit the “equal Employment Opportunity” Questionnaire (page 5) with Your Completed State Examination/employment Application Std Form 678. This Page Is for Examination Use Only.
- Do Not Include Your Full Social Security Number on Your Documents And/or Do Not Provide Any Leap Information.
Special Requirements:
The Attorney Supervision Position Requires Active Membership in The California State Bar and At Least Eight Years of Legal Experience in The Practice of Law Following Admission to The Bar; Two Years of Which Must Have Been at A Level Equivalent to An Attorney Iv or Supervising Attorney or Three Years of Which Must Have Been at A Level Equivalent to An Attorney Iii.
Note: As Part of The Application Package for This Position, You Must Submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and Legal Writing Sample. Must Be a Member of The California Bar and Qualified to Practice Law in California.
See Section Below Regarding the Required Application Documents.
Application Instructions:
Completed Applications and All Required Documents Must Be Received or Postmarked by The Final Filing Date in Order to Be Considered. Dates Printed on Mobile Bar Codes, Such as The Quick Response (qr) Codes Available at The Usps, Are Not Considered Postmark Dates for The Purpose of Determining Timely Filing of An Application.
Final Filing Date: 6/22/2026
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 (including Your Examination/employment Application (std 678) and Applicable or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted to Apply for This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through an Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You May Submit Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents To:
You May Submit Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents To:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Human Resources/certs Unit
1416
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Human Resources/certs Unit
1416
