Caltrans District 3 · 2 hours ago
ATTORNEY III
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$10,852/mo - $15,325/mo
3+ years expCaltrans District 3 is part of the Department of Industrial Relations, which aims to improve working conditions for California's wage earners. They are seeking a Staff Counsel to represent the Director in various legal matters, including workers' compensation cases and civil litigation, while also providing legal advice on contract matters and public records requests.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Representing the Director of DIR in workers’ compensation cases involving special funds administered by the Director
Analyzing requests for public works coverage determinations and drafting proposed decisions for the Director’s review
Serving as a hearing officer in appeals from assessments for prevailing wage violations and drafting proposed decisions for the Director’s review
Representing the Department in internal personnel matters
Representing the Department, Director, or one of DIR’s divisions in civil and writ litigation
Providing counsel on apprenticeship matters
Analyzing and drafting recommended decisions in appeals from retaliation complaint investigations
Providing analysis and advice concerning Public Records Act requests
Analyzing and drafting proposed legislation
Providing legal services with respect to contract matters involving the Department
Drafting proposed regulations
Providing legal services on a wide variety of other issues that may arise in the operation of the Department
Qualification
Required
Must be a member of the California Bar and qualified to practice law in California
Knowledge concerning the work of the Department, labor and employment law, wage and hour law, and workers' compensation law
Prior experience serving as counsel to a public agency
Prior experience writing and filing briefs in the California Court of Appeal and/or California Supreme Court and/or federal courts
At least three years of civil litigation experience
Prior experience analyzing and working on legislation and/or administrative regulations
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to contribute to collegial office environment
Proficiency in Word and other Microsoft applications
Benefits
Central location with easy access to public transportation, bike parking, cultural institutions, eclectic dining, and fitness centers.
Subsidized commuter transportation passes.
Partial telework schedules are available, which will be determined after consultation with the Assistant Chief Counsel.
Company
Caltrans District 3
Caltrans District 3 is a government administration company based out of 703 B ST, Marysville, California, United States.
Founded in 1895Marysville, California, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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