Minimum 7 years of experience in litigation, labor relations, or public-sector employment law.
Strong preference for experience with public agencies or union representation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex legal issues.
Excellent writing and negotiation skills are essential.
Graduates in the top 50% from prestigious law schools like UC Berkeley or USF are encouraged to apply.
Client-focused mindset with a passion for local government.
Responsibilities
Lead complex litigation for public entities in trial and appellate courts.
Serve as chief labor negotiator, advising management during collective bargaining.
Conduct high-profile employment investigations, specifically for represented safety employees.
Manage contested administrative hearings, including arbitrations.
Provide strategic advice on public-sector labor and employment issues.
Act as Special Counsel for municipalities in sensitive matters involving elected officials.
Advise Fire Districts on legal compliance, including ethics and public records.
Benefits
Opportunity to handle high-impact legal cases affecting California public law.
Access to a supportive and collaborative work environment within a thriving public-sector practice.
Chance to lead and mentor junior attorneys.
Full Job Description
Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo (AALRR), an AmLaw 200 law firm with nine offices across California, seeks up to two experienced Of Counsel Attorneys (7+ years) to join our Public Entity Labor & Employment (PELE) Practice Group in Marin.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking senior-level attorneys who can operate independently and serve as trusted advisors to our public entity clients. Responsibilities may include:
Leading complex litigation in trial and appellate courts on behalf of cities, counties, and special districts.
Serving as chief labor negotiator at bargaining tables, advising management in collective bargaining, responding to union demands, and handling unfair practice charges before PERB.
Handling contested administrative hearings, including arbitrations and PERB trials.
Providing strategic advice and counsel on a wide range of public-sector labor and employment issues, including discipline, accommodations, wage-and-hour compliance, and executive contracts.
Acting as Special Counsel to municipalities in matters involving elected official misconduct and other politically sensitive issues.
Advising Fire Districts on general counsel services, including Brown Act, Public Records Act, and ethics compliance.
Drafting complex legal opinions and advising City Attorney offices on novel governance issues.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 7 years of litigation, labor relations, or public-sector employment law. Prior public agency or union-side experience strongly preferred.
Skills: Proven ability to handle cases independently; excellent writing, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
Academic Background: Top 50% 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: Independent, client-focused, collaborative, and passionate about local government.
Why AALRR?
This is a rare chance to join a thriving public-sector practice, take the lead on complex labor and employment matters, and work on high-impact cases shaping California public law.
To Apply: Submit your resume, law school transcript, and a representative writing sample.
