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Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in Oakland, CA

Centro Legal de la Raza. Aug 11,2021 Jun 08,2021 Location USA Oakland CA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation - Labor & Employment

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Temporary Staff Attorney, Workers’ Rights Responsibilities: Directly representing low-wage workers in wage and hour, retaliation, and discrimination claims before state administrative agencies; Working together with Centro Legal’s Litigation Director to advance affirmative litigation in state and federal court, including employment class actions, multi-plaintiff wage and hour cases, and discrimination lawsuits; Assisting workers at legal services clinics by providing advice and counsel and offering pro per support to help workers pursue remedies through state and federal agencies; Developing and strengthening relationships with worker centers and other community partners to provide legal education, outreach, and direct legal services; Supervising volunteer attorneys and law student interns in providing legal services; Supporting workers’ rights policy advocacy and collaborating with key stakeholders on changes in law, policy and practice. This includes joining state and local efforts to improve legal protections and address systemic problems faced by low-wage workers (e.g. media events, amicus briefs, letters of support, in-person meetings with State legislators and local city council members).

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree, admitted and in good standing with the California Bar, preferred; Candidates awaiting bar results, or planning to take the California bar exam upon graduation will also be considered; Experience with employment law and labor laws, Berman hearings, plaintiff-side employment litigation (incl. discovery and depositions), mediation (incl. negotiating settlement agreements), or other similar relevant experience preferred; Fluency in Spanish required; Strong leadership, organizational, and self-management skills; Excellent writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills; Familiarity working with clients in crisis or who are trauma survivors; Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively on projects with lawyers, other staff members, and diverse community organizations; Knowledge and adherence to community and movement lawyering principles; Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties, workers’ rights, and public interest law; Demonstrated commitment to diversity within the office and a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences regarding race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, socio-economic circumstance, immigration status, and record of arrest or conviction.

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