Traditional Labor Law Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C. • San Diego, CA

5d • $230,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Jackson Lewis P.C. is a law firm focused on employment and labor law since 1958, with over 1,000 attorneys nationwide. They help employers develop proactive strategies, policies, and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces. The firm is recognized for its expertise in Labor and Employment Litigation, Employment Law, and Labor Law for Management. This specific position is for a Traditional Labor Law Associate in the San Diego, CA office.

Requirements

• JD from ABA accredited law school
• 4-6 years experience in litigation or advice work as an attorney
• CA Bar Admission
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Traditional labor experience
• Federal and/or California advice and counsel work
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques
• Bilingual, English and Spanish

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
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned
• Due diligence of employer operations for workplace law issues in conjunction with acquisitions/mergers

Benefits

• 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
• Annual bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level