Labor Relations Attorney

Sacbar; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

4% 401k match

Vacation 160 hours/year

Paid sick leave 96 hours/year

Holidays and floating holiday

Life insurance

Parental leave

Reimbursement for mileage and bar dues

Job summary

City Employees Associates L.L.C. (CEA) in Long Beach, California, seeks a Labor Relations Attorney to lead bargaining, advise unions, and represent them in arbitration and disciplinary matters.

This role emphasizes public sector labor law, collective bargaining, and worker advocacy, with flexible hours and a hybrid work arrangement. The ideal candidate will have a JD, experience in union-side negotiations, and strong negotiation, drafting, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• JD and a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school.
• Experience in the labor relations field with a focus on union representation.
• Proven experience handling collective bargaining, arbitrations, and other union-related matters.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead negotiator in collective bargaining.
• Provide legal guidance to unions, and represent them in arbitration, grievances, and other labor-relations matters.
• Work to protect the rights of public-sector workers and ensure fair workplace practices.
• Draft articles on labor and employment topics relevant to public sector workers.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Research

Writing

Communication

Independent work

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

City Employees Associates L.L.C. (CEA) is a prominent labor-relations consulting firm based in Long Beach, California. CEA is dedicated to representing the interests of public sector employees. We provide legal counsel and advocacy to independent public employee unions and their members, ensuring their rights are protected in the workplace. Our commitment to fairness, justice, and worker empowerment through collective bargaining drives everything we do. As with our clients, we strive to create lasting, positive changes within the communities we serve.

CEA is seeking a dedicated Labor Relations Attorney to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labor law, collective bargaining, public agencies, and the representation of union members. As a Labor Relations Attorney at CEA, you will serve as the lead negotiator in collective bargaining, provide legal guidance to unions, represent them in arbitration, grievances, and other labor-relations matters, and advocate for public-sector workers to ensure their rights are upheld. This is labor relations, union-side position.

As a member of the CEA team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of public sector employees and their families. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. You will join a supportive, dynamic, and collaborative team environment. You will also enjoy an excellent work-life balance with flexible hours and the option for hybrid work. You will also be supported in your career growth through continuing education courses, professional development, and paths for advancement.

Pay and benefits are competitive. The salary range is $114,000 - $144,000 annually.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a 4% match into the 401k plan
• 160 hours of vacation per year
• 96 hours of paid sick leave per year
• 15 holidays and one floating holiday
• life insurance
• parental leave
• reimbursement for mileage, annual California state bar dues, and approved professional development costs
• and other benefits

CEA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

CEA serves as professional staff for independent public employee associations and their members. CEA provides services to around 150 employee organizations throughout the state. Our clients are organized under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and other related state bargaining laws. They work in cities, counties, school districts, and special districts in California.

Duties

Duties of the position include the full range of CEA services in representing public employees and unions in labor and employment matters, including, but not limited to:

• serving as lead negotiator in collective bargaining
• processing grievances and disciplinary appeals
• handling arbitrations, Personnel Commission, Civil Service Commission, or Public Employment Relations Board proceedings
• representation of individual members in investigatory meetings and medical accommodation meetings
• assistance with labor management meetings, meet and confers, and other labor-relations consulting, advice, and organizational assistance, as needed
• A desire and skill in writing articles on labor and employment topics that affect public sector workers is also desirable

Qualifications

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to representing workers and an interest in collective bargaining.

• Qualifications include a JD and a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school
• experience in the labor relations field with a focus on union representation
• proven experience handling collective bargaining, arbitrations, and other union-related matters
• strong negotiation, drafting, research, and writing skills
• the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• be highly motivated and willing to learn
• exercise sound judgment
• creatively solve complex problems
• deliver great client service
• maintain regular professional interactions
• can work remotely and travel throughout California as needed