Attorney III - Law Enforcement Review

$10,992 - $13,361/Monthly*

Expand your legal career in public service. Join a team driven to improve our Sonoma County communities. Join the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) in the commitment to accountability and transparency in law enforcement. Starting salary up to $76.82/hour ($160,332/year), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!*

IOLERO's staff work diligently to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. With IOLERO’s high-profile focus on promoting greater transparency of law enforcement operations, this position plays a key role in assessing and auditing public complaints and conducting investigations.

The ideal attorney for this position will have three or more years of experience in the practice areas of civil rights and/or criminal law cases, which included working with individuals of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. Learn more at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/3753956/attorney-iii-law-enforcement-review

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now

Please note that due to the nature of the case audit and legal work performed, the pre-employment requirements of this position outline that qualified candidates must have:

• Current active membership in the State Bar of California
• A Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited U.S. law school
• Three or more years of experience as a licensed attorney, typically in civil rights and/or criminal law, and experience working with individuals of diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
• The ability to successfully complete a thorough background investigation
• Not been a sworn law enforcement officer within the last five years
• Zero immediate family members (defined as spouse, child, sibling, parent) who are currently employed in sworn law enforcement positions

While not required National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) certification is desirable.

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