Of Counsel - Public Entity Labor & Employment

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in California seeks experienced Of Counsel Attorneys to join their Public Entity Labor & Employment Practice Group. This role involves litigating complex cases, negotiating labor contracts, and providing strategic advice on various public-sector labor issues. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience and be graduates from respected law schools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of litigation, labor relations, or public-sector employment law experience.
• Prior public agency or union-side experience strongly preferred.
• Top 50% of law school class preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex litigation in trial and appellate courts.
• Serve as chief labor negotiator and advise management in collective bargaining.
• Conduct and manage high-profile employment investigations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Client counseling skills

Excellent writing skills

Education

Graduate from a high-regarded law school

Job description

Of Counsel - Public Entity Labor & Employment

Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo (AALRR), an AmLaw 200 law firm with nine offices across California, seeks up to two experienced Of Counsel Attorneys (7+ years) to join our Public Entity Labor & Employment (PELE) Practice Group in Marin.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading complex litigation in trial and appellate courts on behalf of cities, counties, and special districts.
• Serving as chief labor negotiator at bargaining tables, advising management in collective bargaining, responding to union demands, and handling unfair practice charges before PERB.
• Conducting and managing high‑profile employment investigations, particularly involving represented safety employees (POBR/FBOR).
• Handling contested administrative hearings, including arbitrations and PERB trials.
• Providing strategic advice and counsel on a wide range of public‑sector labor and employment issues, including discipline, accommodations, wage‑and‑hour compliance, and executive contracts.
• Acting as Special Counsel to municipalities in matters involving elected official misconduct and other politically sensitive issues.
• Advising Fire Districts on general counsel services, including Brown Act, Public Records Act, and ethics compliance.
• Drafting complex legal opinions and advising City Attorney offices on novel governance issues.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 7 years of litigation, labor relations, or public‑sector employment law. Prior public agency or union‑side experience strongly preferred.
• Skills: Proven ability to handle cases independently; excellent writing, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Academic Background: Top 50% of law school class preferred; graduates from UC Berkeley, UC Law SF, UC Davis, Santa Clara, USF, or other highly regarded law schools encouraged to apply.
• Mindset: Independent, client‑focused, collaborative, and passionate about local government.

Why AALRR?

This is a rare chance to join a thriving public‑sector practice, take the lead on complex labor and employment matters, and work on high‑impact cases shaping California public law.

To Apply

Submit your resume, law school transcript, and a representative writing sample.