Judicial Council of California · 19 hours ago
Attorney II - Labor & Employment Unit (JO# 6602)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$13,383/mo - $16,058/mo
3+ years expThe Judicial Council of California is seeking an Attorney II for its Labor & Employment Unit to provide legal support to judicial branch clients. The role involves offering legal advice on employment and labor issues, managing litigation, and collaborating with other Legal Services units.
GovernmentNon ProfitPublic Safety
Hiring Manager
Eric Le
Responsibilities
Provide in-house counsel and labor and employment law advice to the trial and appellate courts and the Judicial Council
Provide legal advice on a diverse range of employment issues, including employee discipline and termination, disability accommodations, leaves of absence, FMLA/CFRA leave entitlements, grievances, employee benefits, and wage and hour issues
Provide legal advice on labor matters, including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, employer-employee relations rules and procedures, grievances, and unfair labor practice charges
Manage investigations of complaints as to employment issues
Evaluate and manage employment litigation and labor arbitrations
Retain and actively manage outside counsel in all stages of litigation
Assist and advise trials courts and work with outside counsel in proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board
Evaluate, review, and develop personnel policies and related materials
Present labor and employment-related trainings for judicial branch clients and the Judicial Council
Consult with or advise committees, advisory bodies, and work groups on labor and employment-related issues
Depending upon background and experience that may be of direct service to the courts and the Judicial Council, the attorney may be called upon to perform additional duties or assist other Legal Services units in areas of labor and employment law, litigation management, ethics, and real estate transactions and advice, as well as draft rules of court and legislation, prepare written legal opinions, and support Judicial Council advisory bodies focused on civil law and procedure and court operations
Qualification
Required
Juris doctor, and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney
Current active membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire
Substantial experience in labor and/or employment law
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating, and public speaking skills
Exceptional legal research, writing, and analysis abilities
Excellent critical thinking, problem solving capabilities, and judgment
Superior communication, interpersonal, diplomacy, and public speaking skills
Ability to present issues and advocate positions clearly, concisely, and logically
Ability to manage workloads, coordinate deadlines, and prioritize competing demands
Ability to work autonomously while being a team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Ability to listen to and consider different points of view
Ability to build consensus and resolve conflicts
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances, particularly in labor and employment law
Knowledge of principles and practices of California and federal labor and employment law
Knowledge of principles and methods of legal research (including electronic research) and analysis
Knowledge of principles and methods of legal writing and editing
Knowledge of principles and methods of litigation management
Knowledge of principles and practices of civil procedure, constitutional law, and administrative law
Preferred
Experience in or with the public sector
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
14 paid holidays per calendar year
Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
1 personal holiday per year
Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
Pre-Tax Parking Savings Program
CalPERS Retirement Plan
401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
FlexElect Program
Long Term Care Disability (employee paid/optional)
Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
Company
Judicial Council of California
Judicial Council of California is a nonprofit organization that provides fair and equal access to justice for all Californians.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erum Rashid, MBA/SCP
Senior HR Business Partner
Heather L. Pettit
Chief Information Officer/Director of Technology
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