Public Entity Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm located in Pasadena, CA, is seeking a Public Entity Labor and Employment Associate Attorney. The position requires experience in labor and employment matters, preferably with public sector clients.

Job Overview:

The Public Entity Labor and Employment Associate Attorney will handle labor and employment cases, provide legal counsel to clients, and participate in trials, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. They will be responsible for various legal tasks and collaborate with senior attorneys.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to public sector clients, including cities, counties, and special districts
• Prepare labor and employment cases for trial/arbitration, actively participating in legal proceedings
• Demonstrate knowledge of public sector labor and employment law, including collective bargaining and employee benefit issues
• Conduct depositions of witnesses and experts, and handle law and motion issues related to discovery or workplace investigations
• Develop and execute discovery plans, including responding to written discovery
• Draft motions for summary judgment and other legal documents
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis within specified timelines
• Assist senior attorneys in providing labor and employment advice and preparing legal memorandums
• Interface with clients professionally and convey legal and strategic competence
• Take ownership of cases and develop litigation plans or courses of action

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience handling labor and employment matters, predominantly for public and/or private clients
• Experience with public sector clients preferred
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in California

Skills:

• Excellent writing skills, particularly in drafting motions for summary judgment
• Strong legal research and analysis abilities
• Proficiency in managing discovery processes and written discovery responses
• Experience in providing legal counsel and participating in trials, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings
• Professionalism in client interactions and conveying legal and strategic competence

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.