West Coast Labor Management Relations Mid-Level Associate

Overview

The organization is seeking a Labor Management Relations Associate with 2 to 6 years of experience for West Coast offices. This role is part of the Labor & Employment practice group and involves working with senior attorneys on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Work on labor and employment cases in collaboration with senior attorneys
• Handle litigation of unfair labor practice charges and grievances in labor arbitration
• Advise on labor law matters
• Conduct labor law research and contribute to case strategy
• Participate in or advise on collective bargaining
• Perform case law research and draft briefs and motions
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously (e.g., litigation, charges, bargaining, and research)

Requirements

• 2–6 years of traditional labor law experience, with or without partner oversight, including work on unfair labor practice charges or grievances in labor arbitration, labor law advising, labor law research, or collective bargaining
• Strong academic credentials and work ethic
• Stellar analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters at once
• Experience and understanding of federal rules (trial or appellate) and NLRB rules are a plus
• Admission to the California or Washington Bars or the ability to waive in

Preferred Qualifications

• Employment law background and basic familiarity (plus, but not required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $235,000 to $350,000 (lowest to highest salary believed to be paid for this role at the time of posting)
• Pay within the range is based on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs
• Eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)

Location

West Coast office locations include:

• Los Angeles, CA 90067
• Los Angeles, CA 90017
• Sacramento, CA 95814
• San Francisco, CA 94105
• Seattle, WA 98104

Fair Chance / Criminal History Considerations

• Los Angeles: Consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• San Francisco: In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, consideration of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Sacramento: In accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, consideration of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Agency Notice

At this time, applications submitted through search firms are not being accepted for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered.