Public Sector Labor & Employment Associate - Hybrid

Permanent Placements LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate (Public Sector) for a California practice, with 3-5 years of experience, to represent public agencies and districts from San Francisco or San Rafael. This role blends litigation, investigations, and advisory work with meaningful client exposure.

The position offers a hybrid work environment, strong mentorship, and growth opportunities within a respected public-law team handling governance, wage/hour, and personnel matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar.
• 3-5 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent public agency clients in employment litigation, arbitrations, hearings, and discipline appeals.
• Provide day-to-day advisory services on wage/hour issues, discipline, leaves, and governance.
• Develop litigation strategies and advise clients on risk management.
• Conduct workplace investigations and respond to employment matters.
• Assist with labor negotiations and governance training.

Skills

Litigation

Research

Writing

Advocacy

Client relations

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate (Public Sector) for a California practice, with 3-5 years of experience, to represent public agencies and districts from San Francisco or San Rafael. This role blends litigation, investigations, and advisory work with meaningful client exposure.

The position offers a hybrid work environment, strong mentorship, and growth opportunities within a respected public-law team handling governance, wage/hour, and personnel matters.