What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPERVISOR I position at Department of Justice?
Job Posting: Assistant Office Manager
Department of Justice
SUPERVISOR I
$7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 7/31/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Supervisor II (Office Manager), the Supervisor I (Assistant Office Manager) in the Division of Administrative Services, Legal Support Operations (LSO) independently plans, manages, and directs staff providing legal support services to executive, attorney, paralegal, and other professional and administrative staff. The Supervisor I interfaces with legal division management and senior attorney staff across a variety of practice areas to resolve sensitive, confidential, complex, and high impact issues, ensuring mission critical work is anticipated, planned, and delivered in support of the Attorney General's Office.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Partial telework and/or in-office options are available. Schedules are based on business needs and may be re-evaluated as Department needs change.
Position Details
Department Information
- This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Legal Support Operations, Los Angeles.
- 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 www.oag.ca.gov.
Special Requirements
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-524111) 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.
- Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education duties. 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 transcript 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: 7/31/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Other - A Cover Letter 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.
Important Information:
Applicants are prohibited from using unauthorized materials or technology (e.g., internet search engines such as Google), or artificial intelligence software (e.g., ChatGPT, Jobscan, Kickresume, etc.) that might serve to aid them in the application package.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of law practice procedures.
- Knowledge of court structure and legal case filing processes.
- Knowledge of departmental goals, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to maintain a positive, creative, and flexible approach to issues and problem solving in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Knowledge of human resources principles and performance management practices.
- Knowledge and experience with the State of California hiring process including selection, onboarding, training and development, and retention.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of diplomacy, professionalism, initiative, and self-discipline while working independently with all levels of staff.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite ( Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams), Smartsheets; experience with ProLaw is highly desirable.
- Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Danielle Littleton
(916) 838-4905
DASJC@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
Examination Link
To be considered for the job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4796
Additional Application Information
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there's no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
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.
Salary : $7,172 - $8,910