Lead Labor Attorney – Wage Claims & Enforcement

California Department of Industrial Relations; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations seeks an Attorney III to lead the Wage Claim Adjudication unit within the Labor Commissioner’s Office. You will represent the LCO, advise the Labor Commissioner and other public agencies on California employment law, and handle litigation, negotiations, hearings, and research.

The role involves coordinating with senior staff, supporting high‑profile cases, and traveling as needed to meet program objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have active membership to California State Bar.
• Experience identifying matters as trial counsel or appellate counsel is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Labor Commissioner’s Office as lead counsel for the Wage Claim Adjudication unit.
• Advise the Labor Commissioner and other public agencies on California employment law.
• Perform litigation, negotiations, hearings, legal research, and legal opinion writing; may supervise junior attorneys.
• Travel as required to meet program objectives.

Job description

California Department of Industrial Relations seeks an Attorney III to lead the Wage Claim Adjudication unit within the Labor Commissioner’s Office. You will represent the LCO, advise the Labor Commissioner and other public agencies on California employment law, and handle litigation, negotiations, hearings, and research.

The role involves coordinating with senior staff, supporting high‑profile cases, and traveling as needed to meet program objectives.