Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo
Associate Attorney - Public Entity Labor and Employment
Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo, Sausalito, California, us, 94966
Overview
Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo (AALRR) is an AmLaw 200 law firm with a state-wide presence and nine offices, including four in Northern California. Our
Public Entity Labor & Employment (PELE) Practice Group
in Marin is expanding, and we are seeking
up to two Associate Attorneys (3–6 years of experience)
to join a high-performing team representing public entity clients throughout California.
Responsibilities Associates in this role will gain immediate client-facing experience and the opportunity to work on high-profile matters for public agencies. Responsibilities include:
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.
Qualifications
Experience:
3–6 years of labor and employment law or litigation experience (public-sector focus a plus).
Skills:
Excellent research and writing ability, strong client communication skills, and the confidence to handle client matters with limited supervision.
Academic Background:
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.
Mindset:
Proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about local government.
Why AALRR? This is a unique opportunity to work directly with high-profile public entity clients, grow quickly as a trusted advisor, and build a career in public-sector labor and employment law.
To Apply: Submit your resume, law school transcript, and a short writing sample.
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Public Entity Labor & Employment (PELE) Practice Group
in Marin is expanding, and we are seeking
up to two Associate Attorneys (3–6 years of experience)
to join a high-performing team representing public entity clients throughout California.
Responsibilities Associates in this role will gain immediate client-facing experience and the opportunity to work on high-profile matters for public agencies. Responsibilities include:
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.
Qualifications
Experience:
3–6 years of labor and employment law or litigation experience (public-sector focus a plus).
Skills:
Excellent research and writing ability, strong client communication skills, and the confidence to handle client matters with limited supervision.
Academic Background:
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.
Mindset:
Proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about local government.
Why AALRR? This is a unique opportunity to work directly with high-profile public entity clients, grow quickly as a trusted advisor, and build a career in public-sector labor and employment law.
To Apply: Submit your resume, law school transcript, and a short writing sample.
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