Staff Attorney

Peggy Browning Fund; California (MO); On-site; USD 116,388 - 169,307; Full time

Job summary

A public education advocacy organization is seeking a Staff Attorney in California to evaluate litigation requests, provide legal opinions, and conduct training for staff on labor law subjects. Candidates must hold a JD and have at least one year of relevant experience. This role is crucial in supporting the rights of CSEA members. Salary range is $116,388 - $169,307 with compensation typically starting at step 1 or 2.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in education, Public Records Act, employment or labor law.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate litigation requests made by staff.
• Provide legal opinions to management and staff.
• Conduct training for staff on legal procedures.

Skills

Public Records Act

Labor law

Legal research

Education

JD (Juris Doctor)

Job description

Overview

California School Employees Association (CSEA) is recruiting for a Staff Attorney. CSEA represents more than 250,000 classified employees in California public schools and community colleges.

Responsibilities

• The Staff Attorney reports to the Deputy Chief Counsel; evaluates litigation requests made by staff to enforce the rights of CSEA and its members under the Education Code, PRA and other statutes; provide legal opinions to CSEA management and staff on laws that affect CSEA; provides training for staff on legal procedures, labor law and other subjects; investigates and advise member committees, officials and staff on internal disciplinary charges against members and internal appeals; act as main liaison to one or more field offices.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: JD and 1-year experience in education, Public Records Act, employment or labor law.
• Salary: Salary range $116,388 - $169,307 (hiring generally at step 1 or 2).

Application Instructions

When you apply, please submit a resume with a cover letter that explains why your energy and experience uniquely qualifies you for this position and why you want to work for CSEA. Additionally, please submit your law school transcript and writing sample to [e-mail].