Labor & Employment Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dedicated Labor & Employment Attorney for its San Luis Obispo, CA office. This role offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, collaborate with a dynamic team, and make a lasting impact on communities throughout California. Candidates should have over four years of experience in labor and employment law, with a passion for public entity representation.

Duties

• Advise public agency clients on personnel matters including hiring, discipline, and termination.
• Handle matters related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and employee leave laws.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, grievance arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Assist clients with labor compliance, policy development, and internal investigations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices 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.
• Strong interest and/or experience 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, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Benefits

• Mentoring program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Community engagement projects.
• Collaborative work environment.