County of Los Angeles · 1 week ago
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL LABOR RELATIONS
Los Angeles County, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe County of Los Angeles is seeking a Deputy County Counsel specializing in Labor Relations to provide legal advice and representation on labor and employment law matters. The role involves coordinating with various county officials and agencies, representing the county in courts and administrative hearings, and advising on complex employment matters.
CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Executive Officer, County departments and County-related agencies, concerning legal matters on labor and employment law, negotiations and/or disputes, including issues involving the Meyers-Millias-Brown Act (MMBA) and the County's Employee Relations Ordinance (ERO)
Coordinates with County officials, other jurisdictions, and State, regional and local agencies on all aspects of labor related matters, including memoranda of understanding (MOU) with the County's labor unions, the MMBA and ERO. This includes, but is not limited to, handling and advice related of matters pending before the Los Angeles County Employee Relations Commission (ERCOM), as well as labor relations support in engaging the County's numerous unions, including participating in MOU negotiations, and policy change consultations
Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and Federal courts, and before administrative agencies in labor and employment related matters, including work stoppages, unfair labor practices and arbitrations
Advises County departments and County-related agencies in supervising third-party or outside counsel, representing the County's interests in labor and employment related advice, administrative matters, and litigation
Represents, advises, and prepares legal documents for County departments in labor and employment matters, including but not limited to, harassment, discrimination, disability, and retaliation claims
Represents the County in administrative proceedings regarding employment issues, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission and ERCOM
Represents the County in State and Federal courts in labor and employment related litigation
Provides legal advice to County departments concerning complex employment matters, including but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and wage and hour laws
Drafts ordinances, resolutions, legislation and opinions relating to labor and employment related issues as requested by the Board of Supervisors and County staff
Advises and represents County officials, departments, special districts, and commissions regarding applicable municipal and governmental law in order to resolve difficult legal questions regarding such matters
Confers with attorneys, County officials and other interested parties for the purpose of obtaining information relative to the preparation of assigned cases, legal opinions, contracts and ordinances
Conducts legal research by utilizing on-line services such as Westlaw & Lexis-Nexis, materials in the law library, and other treatises in order to advise County staff regarding labor and employment matters
Analyzes written reports and legal documents; confers with witnesses, experts, investigative personnel, and others for the purpose of obtaining relevant information relating to the litigation of labor and employment matters
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of work experience in the practice of public agency law and/or civil law, two (2) of which must be in labor relations law, and can include litigation, administrative proceedings, legal advice, legal research, or collective bargaining working for or in a government or private entity with a unionized workforce
Admission to practice law in all courts of California
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
A copy of a valid and active California Bar card with a visible watermark of the year - OR - A printed copy of the member profile information from the State Bar of California website, with an 'Active' status designation
Benefits
A wide range of health care options
Pensions through LACERA
401k and 457b savings plans with matching
13 paid Holidays
Company
County of Los Angeles
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