Labor & Employment Attorney – Lateral

Lozano Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus programs

Professional development

Community engagement

Descripción de la vacante

Lozano Smith, California's leading public agency law firm, is seeking a Labor & Employment Attorney (lateral) to join our team serving public-school districts and agencies across California.

We value collaboration and meaningful work, and this role requires 5–7 years of labor and employment experience with a passion for public entity representation. The position offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and opportunities for cross-office collaboration.

Formación

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest and/or experience with public agencies or school districts.
• Knowledge of California labor and employment laws.

Responsabilidades

• Draft employment contracts and hire employees.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Handle discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and employee leave matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices on high-impact cases.

Conocimientos

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar Admission CA

Legal research

Public entity experience

Employment law

Educación

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Descripción del empleo

Labor & EmploymentAttorney - Lateral

We are seeking a dedicated Labor & Employment Attorney to join our team. Our Labor

and Employment team provides counsel to hundreds of public-school districts and

other public agencies throughout California. This is a great opportunity for an attorney

who thrives on meaningful work, values collaboration, and wants to make a lasting

impact on communities throughout California. We are looking for individuals with 5-7

years of experience in labor and employment with a passion for public entity

representation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hiring employees and drafting employment contracts.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, grievance arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Handle matters related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and employee leave laws.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices on complex, high-impact cases.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong interest and/or experience working with public agencies or school districts.
• Knowledge of California labor and employment laws.

The posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.

We are California's leading public

agency law firm, where professionals

thrive and grow. Experience a

by mentorship, development, and

Lozano Smith values diversity,

fostering an inclusive environment

where varied perspectives enrich our

work and culture. Our dedication to

equity and representation ensures a

dynamic team that reflects the

communities we serve.

Spotlight on Culture

• Professional Development
• Child-Friendly Business Award
• Community Engagement Projects
• Collaborative Environment
• Focus on Schools and Community

Partnering with school districts, community colleges, cities, counties

and all types of public agencies is at

the core of what we do. Our 30+ year

commitment has positively impacted

countless students and communities

throughout California.