Employment Law - General Attorney / Employment Law - Litigation Plaintiffs & Class Actions Attorney / Litigation - Mediation Attorney in Oakland, CA

Public Interest

Oakland, CA

Employment Law - General Attorney / Employment Law - Litigation Plaintiffs & Class Actions Attorney / Litigation - Mediation Attorney in Oakland, CA

Attorney

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney - Workers Rights

Job Responsibilities:
- Direct representation of low-wage workers in wage and hour, retaliation, and discrimination claims before state administrative agencies.
- Collaborate with the organization'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.
- Assist workers at legal services clinics by providing advice, counsel, and pro per support to help workers pursue remedies through state and federal agencies.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with worker centers and other community partners to provide legal education, outreach, and direct legal services.
- Supervise volunteer attorneys and law student interns in providing legal services.
- Support workers’ rights policy advocacy and collaborate with key stakeholders on changes in law, policy, and practice. This includes participating in state and local efforts to improve legal protections and address systemic problems faced by low-wage workers, such as media events, amicus briefs, letters of support, and in-person meetings with State legislators and local city council members.

Education and Experience Information:
- JD degree, with preference for candidates admitted and in good standing with the California Bar.
- Candidates awaiting bar results or planning to take the California bar exam upon graduation will also be considered.
- Preferred experience includes employment law and labor laws, Berman hearings, plaintiff-side employment litigation (including discovery and depositions), mediation (including negotiating settlement agreements), or other similar relevant experience.
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and self-management skills are required.
- Excellent writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Familiarity with 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.
- 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.

Salary Information:
- This is an exempt full-time position with a competitive salary ranging from $75,321 to $84,731, commensurate with experience.

Benefits and Perks:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Medical coverage (Kaiser) provided at the organization's expense covering 100%, with 50% coverage for dependents, spouses, and partners.
- Alternative health plans with United Health Care available at an additional premium cost.
- Additional benefits include Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan.
- PTO includes vacation days based on years of service, one paid wellness day per month, 12 sick days per year, and office closure for 12 holidays plus 8 workdays, including the period from December 24th through January 1st.

COVID-19 Policy:
- Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination is required for all employees, except for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious beliefs. Employees must provide HR with their vaccination QR Code.

Working Conditions:
- Hybrid working environment with regular in-person attendance required.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, often communicating with people using the phone, email, video call, or in person.

About the Organization:
The organization, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Oakland, California, is a comprehensive legal services and advocacy organization. It protects and advances the rights of immigrant, low-income, and Latino communities through bilingual representation, education, and advocacy. By combining quality legal services with know-your-rights education, affirmative litigation, and youth development, it ensures access to justice for thousands of individuals and families each year throughout Northern and Central California.

Diversity Statement:
The organization is committed to advancing social, economic, and racial justice and fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace. It values the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, and unique capabilities that employees bring to their work. The organization is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on various protected characteristics as outlined by law.