Legal Support Supervisor I

California Department of Insurance; California; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Medical Benefits

Paid Holidays and leave

Defined benefit retirement program

Wellness program

Job summary

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) invites applications for the Legal Support Supervisor I role. The position oversees a legal support team delivering essential services to attorneys, with potential for legal secretary tasks as needed.

The role supports supervision, coaching, and performance management in a dynamic state office. Located in California with hybrid telework options, the job emphasizes efficient office administration, compliance, and strong written communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to type at a speed of 45 words per minute.
• Oversee legal support work, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.
• Experience in supervising a staff size 5–15.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of legal support staff who provide services to attorneys.
• May perform legal secretarial work in addition to supervision.
• Assist with hiring, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Typing speed 45 wpm

Staff supervision

Legal secretarial support

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

This position is being readvertised. If you have already submitted an application, your application is on file and being considered. Do not re-submit another application.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced remote centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Legal Support Supervisor I with experience in the administration of a well-organized legal office and supervision of staff.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Under the direction of the Legal Branch Deputy General Counsel, the Legal Support Supervisor oversees the work of legal support staff who provide legal support services to attorneys. Incumbents may perform legal secretarial work in addition to supervision of the legal support team.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov).

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

Working Conditions

• Work in a high-rise office building
• Eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs Telework policy. Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
• Constant computer and keyboard use including continuous data entry that requires sitting and staring at the computer screen for a long period of time.
• Occasional transporting of documents in binders or boxes over 25 lbs. but no more than 50 lbs.
• Occasional pulling and pushing cart with mail over 25 but no more than 50 pounds (lbs.) to be distributed or collected on multiple floors.
• Occasional travel may be required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.)

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LEGAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #:

JC-514861

Position #(s):

413-139-1277-001

Classification:

LEGAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR I

$5,196.00 - $6,510.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.

Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.

Legal Branch

Regulatory & Legal Services Division

This position is available to be headquartered in Oakland or Sacramento.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
• Statement of Qualifications
• Resume

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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).

Required Application Package Documents

• 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -
• Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 type at a speed of 45 words per minute.
• Ability to oversee legal support work, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.
• Demonstrated skills in various Microsoft applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including completion of business writing and correspondence.
• Experience in the administration of a well-organized legal office and supervision of a staff size 5-15.
• Experience with hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Remote work options
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)
• Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Classification & Consultation Unit

[phone]

[e-mail]

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

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Legal Support Supervisor I examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.

Step 2 - Submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

Statement of Qualifications

Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with the application. Resumes, cover letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. Your response should be typed in Arial 12-Point font, single sided, single spaced, not exceed two pages and should address the following:

Describe how your education, work experience, skills, and abilities have prepared you for the Legal Support Supervisor I position. Reference the position duty statement and desirable qualifications to draft your response.

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.