Traditional Labor Law Associate

Jackson Lewis PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Lewis PC is seeking a labor and employment attorney to represent employers and provide advice on federal and California workplace laws. The role involves handling unfair labor practice charges, NLRB elections, union organizing matters, and advising on collective bargaining agreements and compliance programs.

The position also covers training management on labor relations, handling grievances and arbitrations, and providing guidance on wage and hour issues, leave management, and

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of traditional labor law and workplace compliance.
• Experience advising employers on federal and California labor regulations.
• Ability to train management on labor relations and compliance.
• Familiarity with NLRB processes, CBAs, grievances, and arbitrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel on federal and California wage-and-hour issues, leave, accommodations and policy reviews.
• Represent management in unfair labor practice matters and NLRB elections.
• Negotiate and advise on collective bargaining agreements and related proceedings.
• Support due diligence on workplace law during acquisitions/mergers.
• Deliver management training on labor relations and enforcement techniques.

Skills

Labor law

Advice & counsel

NLRB experience

Collective bargaining

Wage & hour

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Overview

• The role primarily involves traditional labor law, representing employers, and includes advice and counsel on federal and California workplace laws.


• Specific traditional labor responsibilities encompass handling unfair labor practice charges and representing management in National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) elections, advising on union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check, and neutrality agreements.


• Further traditional labor work includes negotiating and advising on collective bargaining agreements, handling grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings, and obtaining mass picketing injunctions.


• Additional advice and counsel duties include advising on federal and California wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodation, and reviewing compliance for handbooks, policies, forms, and compensation plans.


• The position also involves conducting management training on labor relations and various federal and California workplace issues, including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.


• Occasional involvement in due diligence for workplace law issues in conjunction with acquisitions and mergers.


• Preferred qualifications include prior traditional labor experience, federal and/or California advice and counsel work, and an understanding of current state and federal agency enforcement techniques.


• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.


• Regular business travel may be part of the role.