Attorney II Labor & Employment Unit (JO#6313)

$12,993 - $15,590/Yr

Judicial Council Of California - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Sacramento, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Attorney II position in the Labor & Employment Unit at the Judicial Council of California involves providing legal support and advice on various employment and labor law matters to judicial branch clients. The role requires managing a diverse workload in a collaborative environment, with responsibilities that include drafting legal opinions, managing litigation, and advising on employment issues. The successful candidate will work in either the San Francisco or Sacramento office and will be part of a dynamic legal team focused on improving access to justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on labor matters, including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, employer-employee relations rules and procedures, grievances, and unfair labor practice charges.
• Provide in-house counsel and labor and employment law advice to the trial and appellate courts and the Judicial Council.
• Provide legal advice on a diverse range of employment issues, including employee discipline and termination, disability accommodations, leaves of absence, FMLA/CFRA leave entitlements, grievances, employee benefits, and wage and hour issues.
• Manage investigations of complaints as to employment issues.
• Evaluate and manage employment litigation and labor arbitrations.
• Retain and actively manage outside counsel in all stages of litigation.
• Assist and advise trials courts and work with outside counsel in proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board.
• Evaluate, review, and develop personnel policies and related materials.
• Present labor and employment-related trainings for judicial branch clients and the Judicial Council.
• Consult with or advise committees, advisory bodies, and work groups on labor and employment-related issues.

Requirements

• Juris doctor degree.
• Three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Current active membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Substantial experience in labor and/or employment law.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating, and public speaking skills.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analysis abilities.
• Experience in or with the public sector.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• Pre-Tax Parking Savings Program
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Long Term Care Disability (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)