1-6 years of labor and employment law or litigation experience (public-sector focus a plus).
Excellent research and writing ability.
Strong client communication skills.
Confident in handling client matters with limited supervision.
Preferred academic standing in the top 30% of law school; emphasis on select California law schools.
Responsibilities
Support litigation in trial and appellate courts, including discovery and settlement negotiations.
Advise public employers on employment law issues like ADA/FEHA and FMLA compliance.
Participate in workplace investigations and draft related reports.
Assist in administrative hearings before arbitrators and PERB.
Support labor relations by preparing discipline notices and responding to union inquiries.
Draft contracts, separation agreements, and client advisories related to employment matters.
Research and draft legal opinions on employment and governance issues for public agencies.
Benefits
Immediate client-facing experience with high-profile matters.
Work with a high-performing team in the Public Entity Labor & Employment Practice.
Opportunity to grow quickly as a trusted advisor in public-sector law.
Engagement with diverse legal issues affecting local governments.
Collaborative environment with focus on local community needs.
Full Job Description
Public Entity Labor & Employment (PELE) Practice Group in Marin is expanding, and we are seeking one Associate Attorney (1-6 years of experience) to join a high-performing team representing public entity clients throughout California.
Key Responsibilities
Associates in this role will gain immediate client-facing experience and the opportunity to work on high-profile matters for public agencies. Responsibilities include:
Supporting litigation in trial and appellate courts, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
Advising public employers on day-to-day employment law issues, including ADA/FEHA accommodations, FMLA/CFRA compliance, FLSA wage/hour matters, and workplace policies.
Assisting with workplace investigations, drafting reports, and supporting senior attorneys in complex fact-finding processes.
Participating in administrative hearings before arbitrators and PERB.
Supporting labor relations work, including responding to union requests for information, assisting with meet-and-confer obligations, preparing discipline notices, and drafting Skelly decisions.
Drafting contracts, separation agreements, position statement responses, policies, and client advisories.
Researching and drafting legal opinions for public agency clients on employment and governance issues.
Qualifications
Experience: 1-6 years of labor and employment law or litigation experience (public-sector focus a plus).
Skills: Excellent research and writing ability, strong client communication skills, and the confidence to handle client matters with limited supervision.
Academic Background: Top 30% of law school class preferred; graduates from UC Berkeley, UC Law SF, UC Davis, Santa Clara, USF, or other highly regarded law schools encouraged to apply.
Mindset: Proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about local government.
This is a unique opportunity to work directly with high-profile public entity clients, grow quickly as a trusted advisor, and build a career in public-sector labor and employment law.
To Apply: Submit your resume, law school transcript, and a short writing sample.
