Labor and Employment Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Labor and Employment Attorney (Hybrid) Opportunity at Women-Owned Education Law Firm
H2: Join Our Dynamic Labor, Employment and Personnel Practice Group at DWK Law Firm

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Attorney for Labor, Employment and Personnel Practice Group

Are you a skilled attorney with experience in labor, employment, and personnel law? Do you have a passion for representing public entities and making a positive impact in the education sector? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you at our mid-sized, women-owned education law firm.

DWK Law Firm, with offices in Sacramento, East Bay, and San Francisco, is seeking a Labor and Employment Attorney to join our dynamic Labor, Employment and Personnel Practice Group. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters and make a significant difference in the lives of students and educators across the state of California.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in labor, employment, and personnel law
• Experience with labor negotiations, including serving on a negotiations team and effectively negotiating collective bargaining agreements and MOUs
• Knowledge of the Educational Employment Relations Act or similar labor relations statute is preferred
• Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
• Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters
• Admission to the California State Bar

Responsibilities:

• Representing school and community college districts in labor, employment, and personnel matters
• Developing and drafting bargaining proposals, side letters, and MOUs
• Developing negotiation plans and strategies
• Providing legal advice and guidance to clients on labor and employment issues
• Participating in negotiations and advocating for clients' best interests
• Conducting legal research and writing legal briefs and other documents

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

At DWK Law Firm, we take the health and safety of our employees and clients seriously. Therefore, we require all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon commencing employment. If you have a qualifying disability or medical condition that contraindicates the vaccination, or if you have a sincerely held religious belief or practice that prohibits vaccination, you may request an accommodation to this requirement by contacting our Human Resources department. We will consider all requests for reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

DWK Law Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and believe that it strengthens our team and our ability to serve our clients.

Salary Information:

The anticipated annual salary wage range for this position is $130,000 to $175,000. However, the final salary offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including their experience, education, and other qualifications. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a cover letter and resume to Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1750, Long Beach, CA 90802 or . We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team at DWK Law Firm.

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Labor negotiations, collective bargaining, legal research, communication, public entity representation

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Send cover letter and resume to Dannis Woliver Kelley at the provided address or email

Qualification and Experience Minimum 3 years of experience, admission to California State Bar

Legal