Traditional Labor Law Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C. • San Diego, CA

130d • $204,500 - $221,500

About The Position

This position is for a Traditional Labor Law Associate attorney for the firm’s San Diego, CA office. The salary range for this position applies to our California offices and reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is $204,500 - $221,500. This is not inclusive of our full range, and actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Representing employers in traditional labor law matters.
• Providing advice and counsel regarding federal and California workplace laws.
• Conducting due diligence of employer operations for workplace law issues in conjunction with acquisitions/mergers.
• Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Researching and writing legal documents.
• 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, harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees