Labor Relations Counsel IV

State of California; California; Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) seeks an Attorney IV to litigate administrative hearings and writs, and to advise on labor and employment matters. You will collaborate with a team of attorneys and assistants, managing cases from inception to resolution while upholding public service commitments.

You will draft opinions for executives and provide guidance to departments on sensitive personnel issues, working in a fast-paced, state-government environment that values balance and

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Litigate a wide range of labor and employment cases in state and federal courts and agencies.
• Provide in-house counsel guidance on employment and personnel matters.
• Draft legal opinions for high-level executives on sensitive issues and projects.
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with a team of peers.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Oral communication

Litigation experience

Labor and employment law

Legal research

Independent work

Jobbeschreibung

This position is eligible for a Hire-Above-Minimum salary rate

Why join CalHR?

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) was named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for strengths development, a national recognition of organizations that build cultures helping people do their best work. This honor reflects our department-wide investment in a strengths-based workplace that supports growth, leadership and a stronger employee experience. Join CalHR to work in an environment that prioritizes professional development and public service.

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals.

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CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.

About this Role

Do you want to be the first chair attorney litigating administrative hearings, and arguing writs, motions, and appeals in civil court -- all while maintaining a work-life balance, collaborating with a supportive team of attorneys and assistants? If so, join the small boutique law firm that is California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Legal Division. You will work on diverse labor and employment duties—including litigating a wide variety of interesting and impactful labor and employment cases, conducting training, performing workplace investigations, providing in-house counsel on employment and personnel matters, and consulting and drafting legal opinions for high level executives on sensitive issues and projects. Unlike many other state departments, CalHR attorneys are authorized to independently represent CalHR and other departments in civil litigation, including both state and federal courts, and appellate courts in labor law matters. Our attorneys regularly argue consequential matters in superior and appellate courts that involve important public policy issues, and which ultimately may result in published decisions and shape the law.

You will enjoy being assigned the majority of your work from the inception of the case and will be the primary attorney working the matter until its resolution. And working alongside approximately 15-20 attorneys, you’ll have the support and collaboration of experienced peers, and the ability to mentor more junior attorneys throughout your tenure at CalHR.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY IV

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• 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.

CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits. Please visit our new Benefits website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov for more information.