Legal Support Supervisor II

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II and the immediate supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Legal Support Supervisor II will supervise approximately two or more Legal Support Supervisors I, a staff of 25 or more legal secretaries, executive support, two or more supporting clerical, and related general office services. The Legal Support Supervisor II will plan, organize, and assign legal secretarial teams and clerical staff in providing legal and clerical services to the legal staff; supervise the planning and flow of work; assign and reassign staff to meet changing workload conditions; plan, review, evaluate, and recommend changes of operating procedures and, through subordinates, direct their implementation of the preparation of manuals, and perform a wide variety of administrative duties to maintain the support functions of a large legal office.

The Legal Support Supervisor II will also disseminate changes in policy and procedures to support staff on a regular basis; hold team/staff meetings and meet with attorney staff to discuss the efforts of the support staff to provide quality service. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: complete ongoing reports and special projects as delegated by the Office Manager or Statewide Manager such as career counseling, training, and ergonomic evaluations and recruiting and hiring support personnel, including subordinate supervisors. They will also assure that support employees receive adequate training and monitor continuing training efforts; approve probationary reports of performance and take or recommend appropriate personnel action; counsel employees; approve Manager or Statewide Manager in preparing budget materials.

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

Salary

• $5,551 - $6,953/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LEGAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR II

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:

• Ability to work independently, positively, cooperatively, and tactfully with staff and management
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to assume increased responsibility
• Ability to write and communicate effectively
• Use of tact, discretion and high degree of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
• Excellent organizational skills and good computer skills
• Ability to demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Operations, Legal Support Operations, Sacramento.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  

• For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-482676) 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 Application.
• You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.
• All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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: 7/11/2025

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.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:

Department of Justice
OPS-Lety Perez
Attn: Lety Perez
Division of Operations
1300 I Street, Suite 820
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
OPS-Lety Perez
Lety Perez
Division of Operations
1300 I Street, Suite 820
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for this position. This also serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be typed and no more than two pages in length. Failure to provide an SOQ and follow instructions can result in the applicant being disqualified from the hiring process.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Working Conditions

This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. combined remote and in-office work schedules. If you are interested in maintaining a work/life balance, savings on transportation expenses and want work flexibility, this position may be for you!

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lety Perez
(916) 210-7012
OPSJC@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Benefits

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