Statewide public sector labor and employment law firm seeks a litigation attorney with 0 to 7 years of experience for its Encino office.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent legal research and writing skills, and thrive in advocating on behalf of public safety employee clients in challenging environments. Interest and/or experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, litigating grievances, unfair practice charges (PERB/NLRB), and retirement claims against CalPERS preferred. The position also includes representation of clients in administrative disciplinary investigations and hearings and participation in our 24-hour critical incident response rotation.
Requirements:
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the California State Bar
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proficiency in legal drafting and administrative tasks
Knowledge of LexisNexis or other legal research platforms
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to travel
If you are a dedicated attorney with a passion for the law and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Attorney position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Please include writing samples with your application.
$125,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year, with opportunities for bonus. Although a range is provided, salary is commensurate with experience.
Benefits include full family medical/dental/vision, 401k, EAP, FSA, life insurance, LTD insurance.
1800 annual billable hour requirement.
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