Traditional Labor Law Associate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”)
• Researching and writing
• Representing management in NLRB elections
• Providing legal advice to employers regarding union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check and neutrality agreements
• Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements
• Handling grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings
• Obtaining mass picketing injunctions
• Advising employers on federal and California wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodating issues and other workplace issues
• Reviewing handbooks, policies and forms for compliance with federal and state law
• Reviewing compensation, commission and bonus plans
• Conducting management training regarding labor relations, federal and California workplace issues and harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• And other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD from ABA accredited law school
• 4-6 years experience in litigation or advice work as an attorney
• Traditional labor experience preferred
• Federal and/or California advice and counsel work preferred
• CA Bar Admission
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred but not required

Qualifications

• May include regular business travel

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $207,500 and $225,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Benefits

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

About the Role

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $207,500 and $225,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Skills

• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred but not required

Qualifications

• May include regular business travel