Senior Labor Relations Attorney — Hybrid/Remote Eligible

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR); Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Legal Division seeks an Attorney III to lead complex labor and employment matters. You will litigate before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, provide in-house counsel on personnel issues, and draft opinions for executive leadership.

You will mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with a team of professionals to advance public policy goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in labor and/or employment law and litigation.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Litigate a wide variety of labor and employment cases before courts and agencies.
• Conduct training and workplace investigations as needed.
• Provide in-house counsel on employment and personnel matters.
• Consult and draft legal opinions for senior executives on sensitive issues.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Litigation experience (state/federal)

Labor and employment law

Legal research and analysis

Independent, fast-paced work

Job description

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Legal Division seeks an Attorney III to lead complex labor and employment matters. You will litigate before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, provide in-house counsel on personnel issues, and draft opinions for executive leadership.

You will mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with a team of professionals to advance public policy goals.