Labor and Employment Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Labor and Employment Associate to join their team in San Francisco or San Rafael, California. This role involves advising public agencies and special districts on employment, governance, and litigation matters, combining active litigation with advisory and investigative work.

Duties

• Represent public agency clients in employment litigation, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings.
• Handle employee discipline appeals and draft arbitration briefs.
• Conduct witness preparation and manage cases through hearings.
• Advise clients on employment policies, employee discipline, and compliance matters.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• Engage in labor negotiations and advise on workforce matters.
• Counsel clients on government law issues, including the California Public Records Act and ethics compliance.
• Draft training materials and present to client boards and HR teams.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of labor and employment experience, preferably with public agency clients.
• Comfortable in both courtroom and advisory settings.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Exposure to government law, FEHA, FLSA/FMLA, POBR/FBOR, or public records matters is a plus.
• CA Bar required.

Education

• Distinguished academic background.

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Excellent and adaptable communication skills.
• Intelligent, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented.
• Practical problem-solving abilities.
• Organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306