Labor and Employment Attorney - Lateral

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Attorney to join its Walnut Creek, CA office. The ideal candidate will have experience in public agency law and a passion for labor and employment matters.

• Duties
• Provide counsel to public school districts and other public agencies.
• Handle matters related to hiring, employment contracts, and collective bargaining.
• Address issues of discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct.
• Manage cases involving layoffs, discipline, and dismissals.

• Requirements
• Five to seven years of experience practicing as an attorney.
• Experience in public agency law preferred.
• Administrative hearing experience is a plus.

• Education
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

• Certifications
• Licensed to practice law in California.

• Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This full-service education and public agency firm maintains eight locations throughout California, serving municipal, county, and college districts as well as universities. Attorneys with a sense of humor and strong research, writing, and collaborative skills will thrive in the firm's friendly, team-oriented environment; these attorneys offer the firm's clients expertise in matters of personnel, funding, education, and administration, as well as litigation in all practice areas.