Litigation Labor and Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced Litigation Labor and Employment Attorney to join its Walnut Creek, CA office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience, with a focus on labor and employment law within the public agency sector. This role involves providing comprehensive legal counsel to public school districts and other public agencies throughout California.

Duties

• Represent public entities in state and federal court and administrative hearings.
• Provide legal advice on public agency, education, and labor and employment law.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare legal documents.
• Collaborate with clients and provide strategic legal guidance.
• Stay current on legal developments and provide client training.
• Handle collective bargaining and contract grievances.
• Address discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct issues.
• Manage all litigation stages, including case assessment, discovery, and trial preparation.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in labor and employment law.
• Experience with public entity representation preferred.
• Administrative hearing experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus programs.
• Mentoring program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Community engagement projects.
• Collaborative work environment.

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.