Labor and Employment Attorney - Lateral

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Attorney to join its Walnut Creek, CA office. The successful candidate will work with public school districts and other public agencies across California, handling a wide range of labor and employment matters. This role is ideal for an attorney with 5 to 7 years of experience and a passion for public entity representation.

Duties

• Hire employees and draft employment contracts.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, grievance arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Handle cases related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and employee leave laws.
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex, high-impact cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest or experience in working with public agencies or school districts.
• Knowledge of California labor and employment laws.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Analytical skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

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.