Senior Associate, Public Sector Labor & Employment Law

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP seeks an experienced Senior Associate Attorney to join our Labor & Employment Practice Group in Irvine, CA. The candidate will represent California public agencies in labor relations and employment matters, including collective bargaining and PERB proceedings.

Ideal candidates will have seven or more years of labor and employment law experience, with the ability to supervise junior associates and independently manage client relationships and complex matters with minimal

Qualifications

• At least seven years of labor and employment law experience.
• Ability to supervise junior associates.
• Ability to independently manage client relationships and complex legal matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advise California public agency employers on labor and employment matters.
• Assist clients with labor negotiations and collective bargaining matters.
• Provide legal counsel regarding employee discipline, performance issues, and related employment matters.
• Handle union grievances, employee grievances, and other labor relations matters.
• Represent public agency clients in grievance arbitrations, disciplinary proceedings, administrative hearings, and other employment-related proceedings.
• Represent clients in proceedings before the California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, advisory opinions, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop legal strategies and recommend courses of action based on applicable law, client objectives, and legal risk considerations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong client relationships.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior associates and legal staff.
• Assist with practice group development, client training, and business development initiatives.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

Aleshire & Wynder, LLP seeks an experienced Senior Associate Attorney to join our Labor & Employment Practice Group in Irvine, CA. The candidate will represent California public agencies in labor relations and employment matters, including collective bargaining and PERB proceedings.

Ideal candidates will have seven or more years of labor and employment law experience, with the ability to supervise junior associates and independently manage client relationships and complex matters with minimal