Traditional Labor Law Associate

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Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C. has more than 1,000 attorneys nationwide. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business‑oriented solutions to build high‑functioning work forces that are engaged and stable. The firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in Labor and Employment Litigation.

This position is for a Traditional Labor Law Associate in the San Francisco, CA office.

The salary range for this California position is $222,500 – $244,500 per year, reflective of experience, education, licensure and market factors.

• Represent employers in traditional labor matters, providing advice and counsel on federal and California workplace laws and other assignments. Occasionally involve due diligence of employer operations for workplace law issues in mergers and acquisitions.
• Handle all facets of Traditional Labor Relations, including:
  • Unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB")
  • Researching and writing
  • Representing management in NLRB elections
  • Providing legal advice on union organizing, corporate campaigns, card‑check and neutrality agreements
  • Negotiating or advising on collective bargaining agreements
  • Handling grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practice proceedings
  • Obtaining mass picketing injunctions
• Advise employers on federal and California wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodations, and other workplace issues.
• Review handbooks, policies and forms for compliance with federal and state law.
• Review compensation, commission and bonus plans.
• Conduct management training on labor relations and workplace issues, including harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned.

• JD from 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
• California Bar admission
• Understanding of current agency enforcement techniques preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred but not required
• Will require regular business travel

• Associate

• Full-time

• Other
• Law Practice

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.