Traditional Labor Law Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 222,500 - 242,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking a Traditional Labor Law Associate attorney for its San Diego, CA office. Responsibilities include handling unfair labor practice charges, providing legal advice on union organizing, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from an ABA accredited law school, 4-6 years of experience, and CA Bar Admission. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $222,500 to $242,500 as well as benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in litigation or advice work as an attorney.
• Traditional labor experience preferred.
• Understanding of current agency (state and federal) enforcement techniques.
• Federal and/or California advice and counsel work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handling unfair labor practice charges at the NLRB.
• Researching and writing legal documents.
• Representing management in NLRB elections.
• Providing legal advice regarding union organizing.
• Negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Conducting management training regarding labor relations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Written and oral communication

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

CA Bar Admission

Job description

This position is for a Traditional Labor Law Associate attorney for the firm’s San Diego, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Handling unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB")
• Researching and writing
• Representing management in NLRB elections
• Providing legal advice to employers regarding union organizing, corporate campaigns, card check and neutrality agreements
• Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements
• Handling grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings
• Obtaining mass picketing injunctions
• Advising employers on federal and California wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodating issues and other workplace issues
• Reviewing handbooks, policies and forms for compliance with federal and state law
• Reviewing compensation, commission and bonus plans
• Conducting management training regarding labor relations, federal and California workplace issues and harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• Other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned

Qualifications

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

Compensation

For California, the expected salary range for this position is between $222,500 and $242,500. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.