Labor Relations Counsel - In-House Litigations & Policy

State of California; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% pay differential

Hire-above-minimum salary rate

Job summary

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is seeking an attorney to litigate administrative hearings, writs, motions, and appeals in civil court, while advising on public labor and employment issues.

You will join a collaborative team of attorneys and assistants, handling diverse matters and providing in-house counsel, including drafting opinions for senior executives on sensitive issues.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Practical experience in litigation before superior or federal courts, and/or administrative agencies.
• Experience in labor and employment law, and administrative law.
• Knowledge of the law and abilities in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Litigate administrative hearings, writs, motions, and appeals in civil court.
• Provide in-house counsel on employment and personnel matters.
• Consult and draft legal opinions for high level executives on sensitive issues and projects.
• Attend and lead workplace trainings and investigations as needed.
• Represent CalHR in civil litigation in state and federal courts, including appellate courts.

Skills

Communication skills

Litigation experience

Labor & employment law

Legal research & analysis

Independent work in fast-paced env

Job description

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is seeking an attorney to litigate administrative hearings, writs, motions, and appeals in civil court, while advising on public labor and employment issues.

You will join a collaborative team of attorneys and assistants, handling diverse matters and providing in-house counsel, including drafting opinions for senior executives on sensitive issues.