Traditional Labor Law Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Firm holidays, vacation, sick time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Traditional Labor Law Associate for its Sacramento, CA office to represent employers in traditional labor matters and advise on federal and California workplace laws.

You will handle NLRB charges, advise on union organizing and collective bargaining, review policies, and train management on labor relations. JD required; 4–6 years experience; CA bar; travel; bilingual a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 4–6 years of experience in litigation or advisory work.
• Traditional labor experience preferred.
• Experience in federal and/or California advice and counsel work preferred.
• CA Bar Admission required.
• Understanding of current state and federal agency enforcement techniques preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the NLRB.
• Conduct research and writing tasks.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Advise employers on union organizing and corporate campaigns.
• Negotiate and advise on collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions.
• Advise on wage and hour issues, leave management, and disability accommodations.
• Review handbooks, policies, and forms for legal compliance.
• Review compensation, commission, and bonus plans.
• Conduct management training on labor relations and workplace issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization & PM

Education

J.D. (ABA accredited)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Traditional Labor Law Associate for its Sacramento, CA office. The role involves representing employers in traditional labor matters and providing advice on federal and California workplace laws. The position may also include due diligence for workplace law issues related to acquisitions and mergers.

Duties

• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Conduct research and writing tasks.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Advise employers on union organizing and corporate campaigns.
• Negotiate and advise on collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions.
• Advise on wage and hour issues, leave management, and disability accommodations.
• Review handbooks, policies, and forms for legal compliance.
• Review compensation, commission, and bonus plans.
• Conduct management training on labor relations and workplace issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 4-6 years of experience in litigation or advisory work as an attorney.
• Traditional labor experience preferred.
• Experience in federal and/or California advice and counsel work preferred.
• CA Bar Admission required.
• Understanding of current state and federal agency enforcement techniques preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account.
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.