Associate Attorney - Public Entity Labor and Employment

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Sausalito, CA, to join their expanding Public Entity Labor and Employment Practice Group. The successful candidate will work with public entity clients across California, gaining immediate client-facing experience and handling high-profile matters.

Duties

• Support litigation in trial and appellate courts, including discovery and depositions.
• Advise public employers on employment law issues such as ADA/FEHA accommodations and FMLA/CFRA compliance.
• Assist with workplace investigations and draft reports.
• Participate in administrative hearings before arbitrators and PERB.
• Support labor relations work, including responding to union requests and preparing discipline notices.
• Draft contracts, separation agreements, and client advisories.
• Research and draft legal opinions for public agency clients.

Requirements

• 1-6 years of labor and employment law or litigation experience; public-sector focus preferred.
• Excellent research and writing ability.
• Strong client communication skills and confidence in handling client matters independently.

Education

• Top 30% of law school class preferred; graduates from highly regarded law schools encouraged to apply.

Certifications

• Bar admission in California.

Skills

• Proactive and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative and passionate about local government.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with high-profile public entity clients.
• Career growth in public-sector labor and employment law.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306