LEGAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR I

Job Description and Duties 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 approximately a staff of 9 legal secretaries and clerical staff, and related general office services staff in the Fresno Office of the Attorney General. The supervisor will plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of a team of legal secretaries and other support staff providing a variety of secretarial services to a professional staff of attorneys and paralegals; establishes and maintains positive working relationships and effective communication between professional and support staff. The supervisor will also maintain attendance records, approves absences, and leave usage requests. Prepares probationary reports and annual performance appraisals for employees. Initiates, prepares, reviews, recommends appropriate personnel actions, and participates in corrective interviews as needed. Provides orientation and/or training for new employees. Attends and conducts team meetings. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Complete ongoing reports and special projects as delegated by the Supervisor I or the Supervisor II such as career counseling, training, and ergonomic evaluations and recruiting and hiring support personnel. The supervisor will also monitor continuing training efforts; and take or recommend appropriate personnel action; and counsel employees. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • A fingerprint check will be required. • Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-534805) 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. 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: • Ability to interact effectively and positively with all levels of staff • Ability to motivate staff • Inspire good morale, and work cooperatively with others • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure • Assume responsibility for identifying and resolving issues within span of control • Demonstrate willingness to assist peers; team secretaries; and clerical staff with their workloads • Willingness in assuming special and new assignments • Ability to demonstrate strong communication orally and in writing • This position requires a high degree of professionalism, good attendance, accuracy, confidentiality and organizational skills