Benefits Staff Counsel
LACERA is now accepting applications for the position of Benefits Staff Counsel. There is currently one vacancy for this position in the Benefits Section of the Legal Division. The Benefits Staff Counsel is vital in LACERA’s mission to serve our members.
The Benefits Staff Counsel reports to LACERA’s Senior Staff Counsel for Benefits and to the Chief Counsel. This role will provide staff, management, and the Boards of Retirement and Investments with advice concerning the 1937 California Employees Retirement Law (CERL) and the Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) on benefits eligibility (other than disability). In addition, this role will research and analyze legal issues, assess risks, work with internal and external counsel while managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
Well-qualified candidates will have four years’ experience in the practice of benefits law and admission to practice law in all courts of California.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to: Merle Vaughn at Major, Lindsey & Africa at mvaughn@mlaglobal.com.