Traditional Labor Law Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Traditional Labor Law Associate for its Orange County, CA office. This role involves representing employers in traditional labor matters and providing advice on federal and California workplace laws. The position includes handling various labor relations tasks and participating in due diligence for workplace law issues during acquisitions and mergers.

Duties

• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Conduct research and draft legal documents.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Advise employers on union organizing and corporate campaigns.
• Negotiate and advise on collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions.
• Advise on wage and hour issues, leave management, and disability accommodations.
• Review handbooks, policies, and forms for legal compliance.
• Evaluate compensation, commission, and bonus plans.
• Conduct management training on labor relations and workplace issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in litigation or advisory roles as an attorney.
• Traditional labor experience preferred.
• Experience in federal and/or California advice and counsel work preferred.
• CA Bar Admission required.
• Understanding of current state and federal agency enforcement techniques preferred.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• CA Bar Admission.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.