ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR

Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel (Deputy General 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 government contracts and procurements and environmental or construction matters. The Attorney Supervisor must be knowledgeable regarding general legal principles, legal research methods and performing research; legal principles and their application; scope and character of California and federal Constitutional, statutory and common law and rules; rules of professional conduct, and a supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. The Attorney Supervisor must 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. Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process. 1. Describe your experience leading or supervising attorneys and your approach to effective, supportive supervision. 2. Describe your experience advising clients on contracting, procurements, and environmental or construction issues. Provide specific examples of these types of legal matters in which you have been involved and explain your role in them, their context, outcome and level of complexity. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge that the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own or that does not reflect your personal experiences may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below. 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: • 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.