Senior Labor & Employment Counsel (Litigation)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Litigation experience

Labor and employment law

Legal research

Independent work

Job description

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