Statewide public sector labor and employment law firm seeks associate attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience for its Pleasant Hill or Sacramento office.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent legal research and writing skills, and thrive in advocating on behalf of law enforcement and other public safety employee clients in challenging environments. Interest and/or experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, litigating grievances and unfair practice charges (PERB/NLRB), and defending retirement claims against CalPERS preferred.
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 Associate 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.
Competitive benefits package includes full family medical and dental, employee life & LTD, as well as a 401k, 125 plan, etc.
Although a range is provided, salary is commensurate with experience.
