Code Enforcement Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Code Enforcement Attorney in California. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience and possess excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. They will join a collaborative team to provide strategic representation to public safety agencies.

Duties

• Advise law enforcement agencies on use of force, constitutional policing, liability exposure, and risk management issues.
• Represent public safety agencies in administrative proceedings, including officer discipline and appeals.
• Draft policies, procedures, and training materials related to law enforcement practices.
• Assist with internal investigations and personnel matters, including background investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and reports for agency leadership and governing bodies.
• Attend and present at city council, board, and commission meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas on matters involving labor and employment, litigation, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Significant experience advising law enforcement agencies on legal and regulatory matters.
• Strong knowledge of constitutional law, civil rights litigation, and law enforcement code practices.
• Excellent writing, research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage matters independently and interface directly with public officials, command staff, and agency personnel.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of constitutional law and civil rights litigation.
• Ability to manage matters independently.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with a partial match.

Founded over nine decades ago, this family-owned firm specializes in a wide range of practices including constitutional law, intellectual property, family law, real estate, public law, employment litigation, construction, insurance, data privacy, and others. With 10 offices throughout California, the firm has over a hundred highly experienced and skilled attorneys. Serving public agencies and private businesses throughout California, this firm has earned a great reputation for providing high-quality representation based on honesty, efficiency, and prompt responsiveness. The firm fosters a professional collegial work environment that promotes equality, dignity, and respect. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an option for employees to work remotely.