CCPOA · 21 hours ago
Staff Counsel
West Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $205K/yr
3+ years expCCPOA is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel to California peace officers in labor, employment, and disciplinary matters. The role involves representing clients in various legal settings, conducting research, and managing a caseload while engaging in meaningful advocacy.
Government Relations
Responsibilities
Representing peace officers during:
Internal Affairs interviews
Skelly hearings; and
State Personnel Board hearings
Administrative hearings before state agencies
Practice before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB)
Union representation and labor-management relations
Participation in critical incident investigations, including officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths
Litigation in California state and federal courts
Acting as legal counsel in litigation, administrative hearings, arbitrations, and investigations
Preparing pleadings, motions, grievances, and legal opinions
Developing trial/hearing strategies, prepare expert and other witnesses
Conducting legal research and analyzing statutory, regulatory, and case law developments
Interviewing witnesses and evaluating evidence
Managing a personal caseload and maintaining accurate calendars and deadlines
Communicating regularly with clients, supervisors, experts and CCPOA leadership
Assisting with collective bargaining and legislative/regulatory analysis
Participating in arbitration strategy and legal recommendations
Ability and willingness to travel on short notice, sometimes at night or weekends, to various locations and prisons throughout California
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Admission to the California State Bar (preferably with 3+ years of experience)
Valid California driver's license
Ability to pass a criminal background check and obtain a CDCR Contractor Identification Card
Working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, and Westlaw
Strong ethical judgment and adherence to California State Bar rules
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Professional demeanor with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and staff
Willingness to travel, including occasional nights and weekends
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and sit for extended periods while traveling or working
Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
401(k)
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Company
CCPOA
SKIP
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katrina L. Salazar, CPA, MBA, CGMA
CFO
Thomas Felix
CCPOA CP / C/O
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