Code Enforcement Attorney

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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.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306