Attorney Supervisor

About the Organization

Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.

About the Role

Under general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney Supervisor is responsible for supervising, planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a subset of the High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) legal staff while performing the most sensitive and complex legal work consistently with favorable results for the Authority. The Attorney Supervisor position provides analysis, advice, and representation to all levels of the Authority on a wide range of complex and sensitive legal matters affecting the policies and the administration of the Authority.

Desirable Skills

• A member in good standing with the California State Bar.

• Possess basic computer skills, such as word processing, internet, email.

• Works well with others, both internal and external to the organization.

• Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems.

• Ability to develop and evaluate policy, proposed legislation and regulations, and alternative solutions affecting the operation of the Authority.

• Ability to analyze data, develop alternative solutions, and present ideas and information effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to represent the Authority at meetings, public hearings, and other legal proceedings.

• Ability to gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of the work.

• Ability to prioritize multiple, changing assignments within short deadlines.

• Knowledge of public contract law, environmental, construction, and bond law.

• Knowledge and ability to review and assist in the preparation of state contracts.

• Ability to draft statutes.

• Ability to prepare correspondence involving the explanation of legal matters.

• Ability to analyze situations accurately and recommend an effective course of action.

• Ability to use legal research tools such as Westlaw.

• Willingness to travel.

• Knowledge of contract law.

• Work well in a team-oriented environment, with strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate with a diverse community, which may involve exposure to aggressive clientele or adversarial conditions.

• Experience of state functions.

• Experience managing or overseeing the work of attorneys and administrative personnel.

• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.

• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities.

• Experience working with a board or other governing body.

• Ability to present information and advice to executive level staff.

• Knowledge of the legal issues related to large infrastructure projects (particularly transportation projects).

• Experience researching unique and novel issues of law.

• Experience weighing legal, technical, and political risks.

• Experience working with sensitive and confidential documents.

Minimum Qualifications

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Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.