Traditional Labor Law Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$230K — $250K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from ABA accredited law school
  • 4-6 years experience in litigation or advice work as an attorney
  • Preferred traditional labor law experience
  • Preferred federal and/or California advice and counsel work
  • CA Bar Admission
  • Familiarity with agency enforcement techniques is a plus
  • Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Represent employers in traditional labor relations matters
  • Advise on federal and California workplace laws
  • Conduct research and write legal documents
  • Manage NLRB election processes and unfair labor practice charges
  • Negotiate and advise on collective bargaining agreements
  • Review employee handbooks and ensure legal compliance
  • Conduct management training on labor relations and workplace issues

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Regular business travel required
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment for diverse backgrounds
  • Exposure to a variety of labor law issues in a dynamic market
Full Job Description

This position is for a Traditional Labor Law Associate attorney for the firm’s Orange County, CA office. 

The salary range for this position applies to our California offices and reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is

$230,000 - $250,000. This is not inclusive of our full range, and actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

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

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