Assistant Office Manager

Job Description And Duties Under the direction of the Supervisor II (Office Manager), the Supervisor I (Assistant Office Manager) in the Division of Administrative Services, Legal Support Operations (LSO) independently plans, manages, and directs staff providing legal support services to executive, attorney, paralegal, and other professional and administrative staff. The Supervisor I interfaces with legal division management and senior attorney staff across a variety of practice areas to resolve sensitive, confidential, complex, and high impact issues, ensuring mission critical work is anticipated, planned, and delivered in support of the Attorney General’s Office.

The Supervisor I directly supervises Legal Specialists (Analyst Is and IIs), Legal Support Supervisor IIs (LSSII), and indirectly supervises approximately 60 other staff members including supervisors, legal secretaries, and other clerical support staff.

The Supervisor I provides oversight of all activities related to legal support services, including personnel and human resources management; work assignments; job design; recruitment and retention; hiring and selection; training and development; performance evaluations; labor relations; conflict management; discipline; and workers’ compensation. Reviews concerns and makes recommendations for resolution; conducts and reviews performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Advises and consults with representatives from each legal division to resolve sensitive and confidential matters, discuss policies and procedures, address operational changes, and ensure mission critical work is delivered timely and effectively.

The Supervisor I collaborates with a variety of internal programs to develop and implement initiatives that enhance the skills and knowledge of legal support staff and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge of current law office trends and administration, technology to improve service, increase efficiencies and enhance client communication.

Provide back-up duties to the Supervisor II (Office Manager) including business services (facilities operations, lease negotiation, etc.), liaison to property management, budget and monitoring of expenditures, strategic planning efforts, etc.

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

Position Details Job Code #: JC-535169

Position #(s): 420-037-4800-001

Working Title Assistant Office Manager Classification SUPERVISOR I

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00

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: San Diego County

Telework Hybrid

Job Type Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Week Monday - Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Legal Support Operations, San Diego.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification . For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights , your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations .
• For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!