Traditional Labor Law Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Traditional Labor Law Associate Attorney for their Irvine, CA office.

Job Overview:

The Traditional Labor Law Associate Attorney will be crucial in handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB"), representing management in NLRB elections, providing legal advice on various labor-related matters, and conducting negotiations on collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, have 4-6 years of experience in litigation or advisory roles, and hold CA Bar Admission.

Job Details:

Duties:

• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the NLRB.
• Conduct research and writing on labor law matters.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Provide legal advice to employers on union organizing, corporate campaigns, card checks, and neutrality agreements.
• Negotiate and provide legal advice on collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions.
• Advise employers on federal and California wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodation, and other workplace issues.
• Review handbooks, policies, and forms for compliance with federal and state law.
• Review compensation, commission, and bonus plans.
• Conduct management training on labor relations, federal and California workplace issues, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 4-6 years of experience in litigation or advice work as an attorney.
• Traditional labor law experience preferred.
• Experience in federal and/or California advice and counsel work preferred.
• CA Bar Admission.

Skills and Certifications:

• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Job Location:

Irvine, CA

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.