Associate Attorney - Public Entity Labor and Employment jobs in United States
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Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo · 2 months ago

Associate Attorney - Public Entity Labor and Employment

positionSausalito, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date1+ years exp

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is an AmLaw 200 law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join their expanding Public Entity Labor & Employment Practice Group in Marin. The role offers immediate client-facing experience and involves supporting litigation, advising public employers on employment law issues, and assisting with workplace investigations and labor relations work.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Supporting litigation in trial and appellate courts, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and settlement negotiations
Advising public employers on day-to-day employment law issues, including ADA/FEHA accommodations, FMLA/CFRA compliance, FLSA wage/hour matters, and workplace policies
Assisting with workplace investigations, drafting reports, and supporting senior attorneys in complex fact-finding processes
Participating in administrative hearings before arbitrators and PERB
Supporting labor relations work, including responding to union requests for information, assisting with meet-and-confer obligations, preparing discipline notices, and drafting Skelly decisions
Drafting contracts, separation agreements, position statement responses, policies, and client advisories
Researching and drafting legal opinions for public agency clients on employment and governance issues

Qualification

LaborEmployment lawLitigation experienceResearchClient communicationProactive mindsetPassionate about local governmentDetail-orientedCollaborative

Required

1–6 years of labor and employment law or litigation experience (public-sector focus a plus)
Excellent research and writing ability
Strong client communication skills
Confidence to handle client matters with limited supervision
Proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about local government

Preferred

Top 30% of law school class preferred
Graduates from UC Berkeley, UC Law SF, UC Davis, Santa Clara, USF, or other highly regarded law schools encouraged to apply

Company

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

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Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo is a legal services company offering commercial litigation services.
dateFounded in 1979
location
Cerritos, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://aalrr.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Amber Healy
Partner and Complex Employment Litigation Team Leader
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Amy W. Estrada
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