Legal Support Supervisor

Overview

The California Department of Justice is the largest law firm in California. The department's lawyers take on the challenge to represent the People of the State of California in various areas of law. Our Legal Support Team is incredibly important in assisting the successful practice of law for the State of California and is seeking a dedicated person to join this team!

Under the general direction of the Supervisor I and the immediate supervision of the Legal Support Supervisor II, the Legal Support Supervisor I will supervise a staff of 8 to 15 legal secretaries and other administrative staff in the Sacramento Office of the Attorney General. The Legal Services Supervisor I will plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of a support team to provide secretarial services to a professional staff of attorneys and paralegals.

• Establish and maintaining positive working relationships and effective communication between the professional and support staff.
• Maintain attendance records, approving absences, overtime and leave usage requests.
• Prepare probationary reports and annual performance appraisals for employees.
• Initiating, preparing, reviewing, and recommending appropriate personnel actions while participating in corrective interviews when needed.
• Provide orientation and/or training for new employees. Attend and conducting team meetings. Complete ongoing reports and special projects as delegated by the Supervisor I or the Supervisor II, which may include career counseling, training, ergonomic evaluations and recruiting and hiring support personnel. Works closely with the legal specialists (trainers) to ensure proper court procedures are implemented.

Job Code #: JC-506415
Position #(s):

-025,
-901,
-020

Legal Support Supervisor, LEGAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR I

$5,196.00 - $6,510.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

• Number of Positions: 3
• Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift:
  
  8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Work Week:
  Monday - Friday

• This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, 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.
• Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information at

Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!