Contract Attorney

The Staff Attorney supports our client across a broad range of legal, regulatory, legislative, and policy issues. Responsibilities include providing legal research, drafting, policy support, and analysis, as well as working closely with Legal, Government, and Trial Court Liaison teams. The role also involves collaborating with various committees, such as the Ad Hoc Committee on American Rescue Plan Act Funding, the Standing Committee on Legislation, and other entities within our client's organization. This hybrid position reports to General Counsel, offering both on-site and telework options based on agency needs. Key Responsibilities Conduct in-depth legal, regulatory, legislative, and policy research and provide training for our client's staff and clients. Draft a variety of legal documents, including memos, legislation, rules, policies, and ethics opinions. Analyze statutes, case law, rules, regulations, and policies to support our client's objectives. Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee contracts and MOUs on behalf of our client. Act as liaison between the Supreme Court and trial court councils, assisting with drafting and compliance for court rules and forms. Represent our client in various meetings and staff committees and other assigned entities. Manage projects to coordinate resources within our client's organization to meet client needs. Provide legal support to designated commissions, boards, committees, and councils. Respond to public and agency inquiries, including Open Records Requests. Ensure judicial commissions and boards adhere to Supreme Court rules and state laws. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with government or municipality entities For consideration please send your resume to Jsilva()adamsmartingroup.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.