Public Safety Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Sacramento, CA is seeking a qualified Public Safety Attorney with 3 years of civil litigation experience. The ideal candidate should have the ability to effectively engage with public officials, police, and fire personnel. Strong analytical, communication, and advocacy skills are essential for success in this role.

Duties:

• Represent clients in various legal proceedings related to public safety issues.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to public safety agencies, including police and fire departments.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on matters about public safety laws and regulations.
• Draft legal documents, including complaints, motions, and briefs.
• Attend meetings and hearings with clients, government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients.
• Stay updated on developments in public safety law and related fields.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably with a focus on public safety issues.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with public officials, police, and fire personnel.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining client confidentiality.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Civil litigation experience.
• Ability to deal effectively with public officials, police, and fire personnel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Advocacy skills.
• Legal research and writing proficiency.
• Negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ethical decision-making.

This firm is a full-service employment and labor relations law firm with offices across California that provides expert consultation, representation, litigation, negotiation, and investigation services to public employers and private schools. Also, it offers expert management training on employment and labor relations issues. The firm's attorneys are well-read professionals who furnish each client with the broadest choice of alternatives available within the dictates of the law.The firm practices in some of the most dynamically evolving areas of the law requiring its staff to stay on top of the ever-expanding legislative, administrative, and court decisional law.