Traditional Labor Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Oakland, seeks a qualified Traditional Labor Law Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will be crucial in handling various aspects of labor law, providing legal advice to employers, and representing management in NLRB proceedings.

Job Details:
• Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”).
• Researching and writing legal documents.
• Representing management in NLRB elections.
• Providing legal advice to employers on union organizing, corporate campaigns, card checks, and neutrality agreements.
• Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements.
• Handling grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Obtaining mass picketing injunctions.
• Advising employers on federal and California wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodating issues, and other workplace matters.
• Reviewing handbooks, policies, and forms for compliance with federal and state law.
• Reviewing compensation, commission, and bonus plans.
• Conducting management training on labor relations, federal and California workplace issues, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Requirements:
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3 years of experience in advice work as an attorney.
• Traditional labor experience is preferred.
• State Bar Admission is required.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques is preferred.

Skills and Qualifications:
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education and Certifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar Admission.

This law firm was founded over 20 years ago with an emphasis in streamlining the litigation process for all of its clients to bring about important cost savings. They have built a reputation for being understanding of their client's needs and for bringing about great results. Their areas of practice include business litigation, employment law, product liability, medical malpractice, and toxic tort. Their office is located in Oakland, CA.