Employers Council · 1 week ago
California Employment Attorney - Part-Time
Denver, CO
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $80/hr
1+ years expEmployers Council is seeking a part-time intermittent California Employment Attorney to join their team. The role involves advising and counseling employers on various California legal issues while demonstrating strong client-service orientation and independence in legal matters.
Employee BenefitsEmploymentHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Advise and counsel employers regarding multiple and complex California legal issues, recognizing and addressing potential risks with situations including performance documentation, discipline, termination, layoffs, employment agreements, waiver and release agreements, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, Cal/OSHA workplace safety issues, etc
Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with members through regular phone, virtual, and in-person communication
Demonstrate independence, competence, and confidence when advising management and business leaders on complex employment law matters
Ability to discuss the California Legal Services service line and identify how the services fit the needs of member organizations
Ability to understand legal and business priorities and help build consensus among multiple stakeholders (e.g. HR professionals and management teams)
Evaluate and analyze EEO/ Civil Rights claims, draft position statements and represent employers in state and federal agency proceedings
Advise employers on compliance with related or conflicting state and federal laws including wage and hour, Title VII, Fair Employment and Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave, California Family Rights Act, Workers Compensation, and other state employment statutes
Represent employers in administrative hearing processes including unemployment hearings and wage claims
Support current member engagement by conducting assessments and strategy/priorities meetings throughout their membership year to bolster member engagement and awareness of California Legal Services and other fee-based services
Ability to travel, prepare & deliver in-person and virtual training to organizations in various practice areas including harassment, equal employment opportunity law, termination, wage and hour, FMLA, disability law, performance documentation, etc
Create and update California member resources including white papers, sample policies, agreements, template webinars, training, and newsletters
Review employee handbooks, manuals, policies, and procedures from a California legal perspective
Advise organizations concerning employee relations matters, risk management, policies, procedures and employment law and HR issues
Collaborate with the Director to track annual department revenue based on established goals
Strong legal research capability and a solid understanding of Westlaw or other similar research platforms
Qualification
Required
Law degree (JD) and California Bar admission is required
Excellent attention to detail; ability to work independently and execute plans to meet employers' needs; ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to quickly gain the confidence of clients and exercise judgment to analyze problems, propose resolutions, and provide advice considering the needs of the member organization
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-functional team
Proficient in word-processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database software (E.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point)
A passion for providing top notch customer service and supporting members
Ability to travel, prepare & deliver in-person and virtual training to organizations in various practice areas including harassment, equal employment opportunity law, termination, wage and hour, FMLA, disability law, performance documentation, etc
Preferred
1-3 years of California employment law experience preferred
Prior management of business development and/or budgets is a plus
Experience in representation and responding to state & federal agency charges, audits and investigations is preferred
Training and/or public speaking experience are highly preferred. Courtroom experience can meet this expectation
Company
Employers Council
Employers Council provides HR advice and support services, training, employment law guidance, and surveys.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michelle Jacobsen
Chief Operating Officer
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