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 Deputy General Counsel (Attorney, 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 legal 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, specifically in areas related to real property, third parties, and environmental or construction matters.

The Attorney Supervisor must also be knowledgeable in the operation of the Bagley Keene Opening Meeting Act and the Public Records Act. The Attorney Supervisor will work with outside counsel, including the Office of the Attorney General and private law firms, to ensure complicated legal issues and litigation are effectively managed.

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

Desirable Skills

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

• Experience practicing law in a government setting or advising government employees on California state law and functions.

• Experience advising clients on and/or litigating matters involving construction, land use, environmental, bond, real property, and third-party matters.

• Knowledge of the specific legal issues related to large infrastructure and transportation projects.

• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and preparing state and standard contracts.

• Ability to draft statutes and evaluate policies, proposed legislation, and regulations affecting the Authority.

• Experience working directly with, and presenting information to, a board, governing body, or executive-level staff.

• Proficiency in using legal research tools like Westlaw to investigate unique and novel issues of law.

• Experience weighing legal, technical, and political risks to develop alternative solutions for complex governmental and managerial problems.

• Ability to reason logically, analyze situations accurately, and diagnose complex data to recommend effective courses of action.

• Experience handling and working with sensitive and confidential documents.

• Experience advising and guiding clients on complex legal issues and procedures and documenting those recommendations.

• Ability to represent the Authority effectively (orally and in writing) at meetings, public hearings, and legal proceedings.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work well in team environments and gain the confidence of internal and external contacts.

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

• Ability to prepare correspondence that clearly explains complex legal matters.

• Experience supervising, managing, leading, or evaluating the work of attorneys and administrative personnel.

• Ability to prioritize multiple clients and changing assignments within short deadlines.

• Possess basic computer skills (word processing, internet, email) and a willingness to travel.

Location

The High-Speed Rail Authority headquarters building is located in downtown Sacramento on the corner of 8th and L Street. We are located one block away from the 8th and Capitol light rail stop, as well as the 7th and Capitol light rail stop. The building is also within walking distance of DOCO, the California State Capitol Park, a farmer’s market during summer months, and Old Sacramento.

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.