Labor And Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate Attorney for its Carlsbad, CA, location. Join a dynamic team with opportunities to work in multiple practice areas, including Labor & Employment, Students & Public Agency Governance. This position offers a positive, collegial, intellectually stimulating work environment with a reasonable billable hours requirement and various benefits. These include billable hours bonuses, annual discretionary bonuses, generous health insurance benefits, and 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions.

Job Overview:

• Position: Labor and Employment Associate Attorney
• Location: Carlsbad, CA
• Practice Areas: Labor & Employment, Students & Public Agency Governance
• Benefits: Positive work environment, reasonable billable hours requirement, billable hours bonuses, annual discretionary bonuses, generous health insurance benefits, 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions

Duties:

• Conduct legal research on various labor and employment issues.
• Draft legal documents, including complaints, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Represent clients in labor and employment-related proceedings, including administrative hearings and court appearances.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on labor and employment matters.
• Assist with case management and strategy development.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of practice experience in labor and employment law.
• Membership in the State Bar of California.
• Demonstrated experience in handling labor and employment cases.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be a member of the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws.
• Negotiation and advocacy skills.

This law firm has offices in Los Angeles, Oakland, Fresno, San Diego, Inland Empire and Sacramento. It was established eight years ago and has more than 60 attorneys in the team working in the areas of litigation, charter schools, student services and special education, business, facilities and real estate, eMatters, higher education, labor and employment and governance and leadership. The firm believes in working towards a nation that provides high quality education.