ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR

About the position

At HCD, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. If you're interested in promoting safe, affordable, sustainable communities for all Californians, HCD is the place for you. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working along passionate professionals. Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), the Attorney Supervisor (AS) will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a professional legal staff, and act as a legal adviser to top management regarding a variety of administrative programs, with special reference to enforcement of state housing laws, including, without limitation, legal and policy questions, accountability and enforcement, and local grants and assistance related or with respect to the same. The AS will also: (1) provide input regarding draft and deliver employee performance appraisals; (2) provide input regarding approval/disapproval of merit salary adjustments; (3) assign and review work (quality & deadlines); (4) provide input regarding discipline of employees (5) maintain documentation for individual employees including work performance, leave approvals, and attestations to specific departmental policies; (6) prepare recommendations related to procedures and policies within the assigned program units; (7) participate in regular senior staff meetings with the General Counsel/Deputy Director, Deputy General Counsel, ACC, and other attorneys and staff; (8) coordinate and communicate regarding workflow and matters of general importance with the ACC and other relevant attorneys; (9) coordinate with staff, other attorneys and/or Attorney General's office, as may be appropriate, regarding all litigation matters pertaining to their functional areas; and, (10) act in the place of the Assistant Chief Counsel when they are absent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and review the work of a professional legal staff.
• Act as a legal adviser to top management regarding administrative programs.
• Provide input regarding draft and deliver employee performance appraisals.
• Provide input regarding approval/disapproval of merit salary adjustments.
• Assign and review work for quality and deadlines.
• Provide input regarding discipline of employees.
• Maintain documentation for individual employees including work performance and leave approvals.
• Prepare recommendations related to procedures and policies within assigned program units.
• Participate in regular senior staff meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate regarding workflow and matters of general importance.
• Coordinate with staff and other attorneys regarding litigation matters.
• Act in the place of the Assistant Chief Counsel when they are absent.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Experience in legal aspects of real estate transactions, multi-family housing finance, and/or development.
• Experience in mortgage and foreclosure law.
• Experience with legislative analysis and drafting.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in drafting guidelines and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience at the intersection of law and housing policy.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
• Well-developed skills in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee's family.
• 401k program.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Hybrid telework.
• Alternate Work Week Schedule options.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave.
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts.
• Free Employee Assistance Program.
• Investment in training and development.
• Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking.
• Free On-site Gym.
• On-site Childcare.
• On-site Café, Deli, and Grill.
• On-site ATM.