Labor & Employment Attorney — Wage Claims & Public Policy

California Department of Industrial Relations; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney position represents the Labor Commissioner’s Office and provides counsel on California employment law with an emphasis in Wage Claim Adjudication. The successful candidate will handle litigation, negotiation, hearings and legal research while advising agencies and shaping policy.

Travel is required as part of the role, and candidates must be reachable on an employment list or have transfer or reinstatement eligibility.

Qualifications

• Active Membership to the California State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) and act as counsel on California employment law with emphasis in Wage Claim Adjudication.
• Engage in litigation, negotiation, legislative and community liaison work, hearings, legal research, legal opinion writing on policy, precedents and appeals.

Job description

The Attorney position represents the Labor Commissioner’s Office and provides counsel on California employment law with an emphasis in Wage Claim Adjudication. The successful candidate will handle litigation, negotiation, hearings and legal research while advising agencies and shaping policy.

Travel is required as part of the role, and candidates must be reachable on an employment list or have transfer or reinstatement eligibility.