Experienced Employment and Labor Law Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced employment and labor law attorney for a hybrid position in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of practical experience and a strong commitment to client service. They should be ready to manage a book of business and work collaboratively on pending cases and immediate client needs.

Duties

• Manage and develop a book of business.
• Collaborate with team members on client cases.
• Represent both public and private management/employers.
• Engage in traditional labor law practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of practical experience in employment and labor law.
• Membership in the Washington State Bar or California State Bar.
• Experience with both public and private sector clients preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Membership in the Oregon State Bar is a plus.

Skills

• Strong client service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Consideration for fully remote options.

This firm has been a power player in the Pacific Northwest for a long time. While this firm practices in numerous areas, its strongest areas are in the corporate context where it does truly exceptional work. Their clients are a diverse group of domestic and international corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations. This firm is a lifestyle type of firm in many respects and wants its associates to have lives outside of the law. An additional aspect of this firm is that it is consistently able to attract and retain candidates who are the cream of the crop. The firm takes its recruiting very seriously and truly makes a major effort to make the associates who join the firm feel welcome as members of the firm. The firm's training is also very solid. Attorneys are encouraged to get involved in numerous outside activities and appear to do so on a regular and ongoing basis.