Closing Date: 25th May, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), the Attorney Supervisor is responsible for the management and oversight of a team of Attorneys responsible for interpreting and enforcing provisions of employment and labor law compliance and enforcement across the state and in support of the Wage Claims Adjudication Unit and related policy initiatives and strategic priorities of the Labor Commissioner's Office. The attorney supervisor, in coordination with the Chief Counsel and other ACC's, plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of the Labor Commissioner Office's legal staff, including attorneys, legal analysts, and other legal support staff, and helps oversee the day-to-day operations of the Legal Office. 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 of pertinent information, and allow the completion and attention to special requests or escalated requests that may receive media attention.
Wage Claim Adjudication (WCA) https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlseWagesandHours.html
Additional information about LCO can be found here https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
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
Effective July 1, 2025, 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 click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31904835&name=05ProposedDutyStatementAttorneySupervisor013876.pdf)
Working Conditions:
The recruitment is being conducted to fill 1 vacancy, which may be filled at any of the following locations listed below:
San Bernardino
San Diego JC-517885
Long Beach JC-517877
Santa Ana JC-517894
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.
Minimum Requirements:
San Diego JC-517885
Long Beach JC-517877
Santa Ana JC-517894
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.
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:
This Position Offers a Broad Range of Rewarding Legal Work for Candidates Who Seek Meaningful Use of Their Jd's. the Labor Commissioner's Legal Unit Supports the Preeminent Labor Law Enforcement Agency in The Country. This Position Will Supervise a Group of Attorneys Who Provide Counsel and Litigation Support for Field Enforcement Staff, Litigate, Appear at Trial Frequently, and Cover a Wide Range of Appellate Cases in Fulfilling the Mission of Promoting Economic Justice Through Robust Enforcement of Labor Laws.
Department Website: Https://www.Dir.Ca.Gov/
Special Requirements:
Active Membership to The California State Bar
A Statement of Qualifications (soq) and Writing Sample Are Required as Part of The Application Package.
The Soq Is a Narrative of How Your Experience, Training, Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualify You for This Position. the Soq Also Serves as Documentation of Each Applicant's Ability to Present Information Clearly and Concisely in Writing. Resumes, Cover Letters, and Other Documentation Do Not Take the Place of An Soq. Applicants Who Do Not Submit an Soq or Writing Sample Will Be Disqualified. Applicants Who Do Not Follow the Instructions for An Soq or Writing Sample, or Who Submit an Incomplete Soq, Will Be Disqualified.
Instructions for So Qs: So Qs Must Have the Applicant's Name in The Document and Be No More than Five (5) Pages in Length with One Inch-Margins on Each Page in Arial 12-Size Font. You Must Answer the Following Statement in Your Response:
Describe Your Personal Mission and How It Relates to The Lco's Mission and Vision.
Describe Your Experience and Approach to Supervising, Coaching, Leading and Mentoring Attorneys or Legal Staff. Include Examples of How You Have Led Team Members, Supported Professional Growth, and Ensured High Quality Legal Work.
Summarize Your Interest in This Position and How Your Prior Experience Qualifies You for It.
Identify up To Five (5) Matters in Which You Have Served as Lead Trial Counsel in A Civil or Criminal Court Trial, or As Lead Counsel in An Administrative Hearing that Lasted More than One Day (including Both Morning and Afternoon Sessions). Please Format Your Response as Follows:
Case Name/no. Court Name/location/dept. Judge/hearing Officer Dates Issues
Identify up To Five (5) Matters in Which You Have Served as Lead Appellate Counsel in Any California Appellate Court (including the California Court of Appeal or California Supreme Court) or In Any United States Court of Appeals. Please Format Your Response as Follows:
Case Name/no. Court Name/location/dept. Judge/hearing Officer Dates Issues
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: 5/25/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals Who Are Currently in The Classification, Eligible for Lateral Transfer, Eligible for Rei
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=517891)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31904835&name=05ProposedDutyStatementAttorneySupervisor013876.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.
This Position Offers a Broad Range of Rewarding Legal Work for Candidates Who Seek Meaningful Use of Their Jd's. the Labor Commissioner's Legal Unit Supports the Preeminent Labor Law Enforcement Agency in The Country. This Position Will Supervise a Group of Attorneys Who Provide Counsel and Litigation Support for Field Enforcement Staff, Litigate, Appear at Trial Frequently, and Cover a Wide Range of Appellate Cases in Fulfilling the Mission of Promoting Economic Justice Through Robust Enforcement of Labor Laws.
Department Website: Https://www.Dir.Ca.Gov/
Special Requirements:
Active Membership to The California State Bar
A Statement of Qualifications (soq) and Writing Sample Are Required as Part of The Application Package.
The Soq Is a Narrative of How Your Experience, Training, Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualify You for This Position. the Soq Also Serves as Documentation of Each Applicant's Ability to Present Information Clearly and Concisely in Writing. Resumes, Cover Letters, and Other Documentation Do Not Take the Place of An Soq. Applicants Who Do Not Submit an Soq or Writing Sample Will Be Disqualified. Applicants Who Do Not Follow the Instructions for An Soq or Writing Sample, or Who Submit an Incomplete Soq, Will Be Disqualified.
Instructions for So Qs: So Qs Must Have the Applicant's Name in The Document and Be No More than Five (5) Pages in Length with One Inch-Margins on Each Page in Arial 12-Size Font. You Must Answer the Following Statement in Your Response:
Describe Your Personal Mission and How It Relates to The Lco's Mission and Vision.
Describe Your Experience and Approach to Supervising, Coaching, Leading and Mentoring Attorneys or Legal Staff. Include Examples of How You Have Led Team Members, Supported Professional Growth, and Ensured High Quality Legal Work.
Summarize Your Interest in This Position and How Your Prior Experience Qualifies You for It.
Identify up To Five (5) Matters in Which You Have Served as Lead Trial Counsel in A Civil or Criminal Court Trial, or As Lead Counsel in An Administrative Hearing that Lasted More than One Day (including Both Morning and Afternoon Sessions). Please Format Your Response as Follows:
Case Name/no. Court Name/location/dept. Judge/hearing Officer Dates Issues
Identify up To Five (5) Matters in Which You Have Served as Lead Appellate Counsel in Any California Appellate Court (including the California Court of Appeal or California Supreme Court) or In Any United States Court of Appeals. Please Format Your Response as Follows:
Case Name/no. Court Name/location/dept. Judge/hearing Officer Dates Issues
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: 5/25/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals Who Are Currently in The Classification, Eligible for Lateral Transfer, Eligible for Rei
