Lead Prosecutorial Attorney

State of California

California

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Prosecutorial Attorney Supervisor to lead the Prosecutorial Legal Team within the Commission’s Legal Branch. The role involves planning, organizing, and directing staff to ensure high-quality legal analysis and compliance across agencies.

Desirable qualifications include active California State Bar status, expertise in educator disciplinary processes, and demonstrated ability to manage legal staff and complex proceedings under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Active member, in good standing, of the California State Bar.
Knowledge and experience with the educator licensing disciplinary process in the State of California.
Knowledge of all laws governing the educator disciplinary process in the State of California and ability to apply those laws accurately.
Knowledge and experience related to the Public Records Act, Information Practices Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Administrative Procedures Act, employment law and discrimination, governmental contracts, interagency agreements and MOUs, conflicts of interest, and analyzing and drafting legislation and regulations.
Experience with the following entities in California: Department of Human Resources, Legislature, Governor’s Office, Department of Finance, State Courts, Office of the Attorney General, Office of Administrative Hearings, and Office of Administrative Law.
Ability to complete a high volume of complex legal analysis under short deadlines, as well as review the work product of subordinate legal staff under such circumstances to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Knowledge and experience managing legal staff or a group of people.
Knowledge and experience applying the laws governing all aspects of personnel management in the State of California, including, but not limited to, progressive discipline, discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, worker’s compensation, labor negotiations and bargaining unit contracts, and equal opportunity employment.
Knowledge and experience reviewing and analyzing evidence and hearing records and drafting well‑written, persuasive filings.
Ability to accurately analyze emergency situations and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
Ability to perform in an independent manner, but with unwavering adherence to directives, procedures, and policies set by the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsel.