This position is for an Associate attorney for the firm’s Silicon Valley, CA office. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The position is primarily a traditional labor position representing employers but will also include advice and counsel work with employers regarding federal and California workplace laws and other assignments, as needed. From time to time, the position may also involve due diligence of employer operations for workplace law issues in conjunction with acquisitions/mergers.
• All facets ofTraditional Labor Relations, including:
  • Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
  • Researching and writing;
  • 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 and, harassment, discrimination and retaliation; and
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Skills and Educational 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
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred but not required
• May include regular business travel

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $230,000 and $250,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

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