Of Counsel - Traditional Labor Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Of Counsel attorney with a strong background in traditional labor law to join their team in Sacramento, CA. The role involves representing public-sector employers, including cities, counties, and special districts throughout California.

Duties

• Serve as chief negotiator or provide support during collective bargaining and meet-and-confer processes.
• Represent public employers in unfair labor practice proceedings before PERB, NLRB, or equivalent state agencies.
• Handle labor arbitrations, grievances, and disciplinary appeal hearings.
• Provide day-to-day labor and employment advice on employee relations, discipline, and policy drafting.
• Draft, interpret, and negotiate MOUs, side letters, and labor-related policies.
• Collaborate with finance professionals on negotiation strategies.
• Partner on litigation, writs of mandate, and complex advisory matters.
• Deliver training on labor relations and employment law.
• Contribute to thought leadership, mentorship, and client development.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum seven years of legal practice or substantial experience in traditional labor work.
• Strong understanding of federal or California bargaining laws and related regulations.
• Proven experience in collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and labor arbitrations.
• Experience representing or working for public agencies preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Highly professional, responsive, and collaborative with strong client-relations skills.
• Experience in public safety negotiations and/or with the Fair Labor Standards Act is a plus.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active California Bar membership.

Skills

• Legal writing and research.
• Advocacy and negotiation.
• Client relations and communication.
• Collaboration and leadership.

Benefits

• Engage in impactful work shaping labor relations for public employers.
• Join a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Enjoy direct client exposure and leadership opportunities.
• Access professional development and firmwide trainings.
• Receive comprehensive benefits and hybrid work flexibility.

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.