California School Employees Association (CSEA) is recruiting for a Staff Attorney. CSEA is proud to represent more than 240,000 classified employees in California public schools and community colleges. 

The Staff Attorney reports to the Deputy Chief Counsel; evaluates litigation requests made by staff to enforce the rights of CSEA and its members under the Education Code, PRA and other statutes; provide legal opinions to CSEA management and staff on laws that affect CSEA; provides training for staff on legal procedures, labor law and other subjects; investigates and advise member committees, officials and staff on internal disciplinary charges against members and internal appeals; act as main liaison to one or more field offices.

CSEA is based in San Jose and accessible via Bart. CSEA is an exceptional place to work as it offers outstanding salary and benefits including defined benefit pension, 3 weeks’ vacation, 18 paid holidays per year, and medical benefits for you and your family.  Salary range $111,376 - $162,017 (hiring generally at step 1 or 2). JD and 1-year experience in education, Public Records Act, employment or labor law. A complete posting is on our website; see link below.

When you apply, please submit a resume with a cover letter that explains why your energy and experience uniquely qualifies you for this position and why you want to work for CSEA. Additionally, please submit your law school transcript and writing sample to HREmail@csea.com.