Senior Public Sector Employment Counsel (Hotline Expert)

Cajpa; La Palma (CA); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

PERS/CalPERS retirement

Paid leave (vacation & sick)

Holidays & floating days

Job summary

The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority is seeking an experienced Employment Practices Attorney to provide practical, solution-oriented legal guidance to Authority members through the Employment Hotline. The role focuses on disability accommodation, leave management, performance, discipline, investigations, and First Amendment matters.

You will work under the Chief Operating Officer, independently handling Hotline matters and collaborating with risk management and training divisions to

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience advising California public sector employers on employment law.
• Active California bar membership in good standing required.
• Experience with public agency employment matters and risk management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical guidance via the Employment Hotline on a wide range of employment issues.
• Advise on disability accommodation, leave management, performance, discipline, and investigations.
• Collaborate with risk management and training divisions to develop member resources and trainings.

Skills

Employment law

Public sector

Workplace investigations

Disability accommodation

Leave management

Performance management

Discipline

POBAR compliance

FBOR compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority is seeking an experienced Employment Practices Attorney to provide practical, solution-oriented legal guidance to Authority members through the Employment Hotline. The role focuses on disability accommodation, leave management, performance, discipline, investigations, and First Amendment matters.

You will work under the Chief Operating Officer, independently handling Hotline matters and collaborating with risk management and training divisions to