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 $222,500 and $242,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

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

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.

Benefits

This position is for a Traditional Labor Associate attorney for the firm’s Los Angeles, CA office.

Schedule

Not specified

Skills

Traditional labor experience preferred

Qualifications

JD from ABA accredited law school

Education

4-6 years experience in litigation or advice work as an attorney

Experience

Traditional labor experience preferred

Bar Admission

CA Bar Admission

Agency Enforcement Techniques

Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques preferred

Communication Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Project Management Skills

Strong organizational and project management skills

Written and Oral Communication Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Languages

Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred but not required

Travel

May include regular business travel