Associate Attorney - Public Entity Labor and Employment

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in public entity labor is seeking an Associate Attorney in Sausalito, California. This role involves supporting litigation, advising public employers, and participating in labor relations work. Ideal candidates will have 1-6 years of labor and employment law experience and strong research and writing skills. This is a unique opportunity to work with high-profile public clients and advance in your career.

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of labor and employment law or litigation experience preferred.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative mindset.
• Passionate about local government.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation in trial and appellate courts.
• Advise public employers on employment law issues.
• Assist with workplace investigations and drafting reports.
• Participate in administrative hearings before arbitrators and PERB.
• Support labor relations work.
• Draft contracts, separation agreements, and policies.
• Research and draft legal opinions for agency clients.

Skills

Excellent research and writing ability

Strong client communication skills

Confidence to handle client matters with limited supervision

Education

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

Job description

Apply for the Associate Attorney - Public Entity Labor and Employment role at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.

About the Practice

The Public Entity Labor & Employment (PELE) Practice Group in Marin is expanding and seeks a first‑year associate (1–6 years of experience) to join a high‑performing team representing public entity clients throughout California.

Key Responsibilities

• Support litigation in trial and appellate courts, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Advise public employers on day‑to‑day employment law issues, including ADA/FEHA accommodations, FMLA/CFRA compliance, FLSA wage/hour matters, and workplace policies.
• Assist with workplace investigations, drafting reports, and supporting senior attorneys in complex fact‑finding processes.
• Participate in administrative hearings before arbitrators and PERB.
• Support labor relations work, including responding to union requests for information, assisting with meet‑and‑confer obligations, preparing discipline notices, and drafting Skelly decisions.
• Draft contracts, separation agreements, position‑statement responses, policies, and client advisories.
• Research and draft 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.

Why AALRR?

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.