This position qualifies for a 'Hire Above Minimum' (HAM) Salary. The starting salary will be $13,568.
***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE BAR.
Are you an attorney interested in public service? Are you eager to grow and develop as part of a diverse and experienced team of attorneys? If so, the California State Teachers' Retirement System Office of the General Counsel is currently accepting applications for an Attorney Supervisor in the Legal Services unit. Join a team that takes pride in developing expert attorneys who are committed to securing the financial future and sustaining the trust of California's educators. Under the direction of the Teachers' Retirement Board and the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Office of the General Counsel provides advice on legal issues as they affect the overall programs and policies of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), manages CalSTRS legal program, and represents the System in litigation, appeals, and other legal matters. The Office of the General Counsel is comprised of multiple highly visible and complex business areas: Office of Legal Ethics & Accountability (OLEA), Enterprise Information Management & Legal Operations, Information Security Office, Legal Services, Investment Counsel, and Litigation Services.
The Legal Services Unit is comprised of a team of transactional attorneys and support staff. Provides in-house legal review, advice and counseling to internal business programs. In-house representation includes negotiating and reviewing contracts; collections; evaluating and creating legislation, statutes and regulations; advising CalSTRS staff and executive management on the Teachers' Retirement Law; felony forfeiture; and providing general legal support. Attorneys also work with outside counsel on various transactional and litigation matters, including transactional real estate matters and subrogation claims. Attorneys may assist other legal units on an as-needed basis.
Under the general direction of the Assistant General Counsel for Legal Services, the Attorney Supervisor assists the Assistant General Counsel in supervising, assigning, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, reviewing, and monitoring the work of staff in the Legal Services unit. The incumbent handles the most difficult and complex legal matters and confers with the Assistant General Counsel and management on policy and procedures as they relate to Legal Services.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
- Excellent communication and active listening skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with other CalSTRS employees, our members, and their beneficiaries
- Exhibits professional demeanor, and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations
- Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities, effectively manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines within challenging and strict time constraints
- Ability to consult, coach, and mentor peers and staff
- Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and a high degree of integrity
- Ability to monitor performance against expectations and hold management and staff accountable for accurate and timely work products
- Ability to manage and resolve conflicts
- Strong commitment to delivering quality service and providing options to customers with diplomacy
Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 4.62% in exchange for 8 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts.
