Associate Counsel needed for Oakland office

Job Title: Associate Counsel

Location: Oakland, CA

Job Overview: A law firm seeks an Associate Counsel with experience or interest in union labor, employment, and employee benefits law. The ideal candidate will commit to workers' rights and the labor movement. This role requires substantial research, writing, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with unions, employee benefit trust funds, and workers.

Duties:

• Represent clients in legal proceedings related to union labor, employment, and employee benefits law.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis on various labor and employment law topics.
• Draft and review legal documents, including briefs, motions, and contracts.
• Advise clients on compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with unions, employee benefit trust funds, and workers to address legal issues and provide strategic counsel.
• Participate in advocacy and policy efforts to promote workers' rights and the labor movement.
• Attend hearings, arbitrations, and mediations as needed.
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation.
• Stay updated on changes in labor and employment law.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.
• Experience or strong interest in union labor, employment, and employee benefits law.
• Demonstrated commitment to workers' rights and the labor movement.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in labor, employment, and employee benefits law.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in legal writing and document preparation.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with unions, employee benefit trust funds, and workers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Eligibility for the firm's 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year of employment

This Bay Area firm, with two offices in California, focuses on the representation of employees and labor unions. The firm boasts a longstanding dedication to the labor movement, exemplified by the firm's reform litigation, individual, and class action cases.