Judicial Council of California
Attorney II – Labor & Employment Unit (JO#6517)
Judicial Council of California, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Attorney II – Labor & Employment Unit
The Legal Services office of the Judicial Council of California provides quality, timely, and ethical legal advice and services to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, trial courts, Judicial Council, and the Judicial Council’s advisory bodies and staff. Legal Services is currently searching for an attorney to join its dynamic law office that provides legal support to judicial branch clients on challenging, varied, and significant legal issues. OVERVIEW The attorney will have meaningful experience in general employment and labor law. The attorney will independently manage a workload in a collegial environment and may work across practice groups to serve judicial branch clients. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Juris doctor, and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS Current active membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Substantial experience in labor and/or employment law; Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating, and public speaking skills; Exceptional legal research, writing, and analysis abilities; and Experience in or with the public sector. HOW TO APPLY This position is open until filled and requires the submission of our official application, resume, cover letter, writing sample, and responses to the supplemental questions. PAY & BENEFITS Monthly Salary Range: $172,000.00-$280,000.00 BENEFITS PACKAGE 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 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Judicial Council of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Legal Services office of the Judicial Council of California provides quality, timely, and ethical legal advice and services to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, trial courts, Judicial Council, and the Judicial Council’s advisory bodies and staff. Legal Services is currently searching for an attorney to join its dynamic law office that provides legal support to judicial branch clients on challenging, varied, and significant legal issues. OVERVIEW The attorney will have meaningful experience in general employment and labor law. The attorney will independently manage a workload in a collegial environment and may work across practice groups to serve judicial branch clients. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Juris doctor, and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS Current active membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Substantial experience in labor and/or employment law; Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating, and public speaking skills; Exceptional legal research, writing, and analysis abilities; and Experience in or with the public sector. HOW TO APPLY This position is open until filled and requires the submission of our official application, resume, cover letter, writing sample, and responses to the supplemental questions. PAY & BENEFITS Monthly Salary Range: $172,000.00-$280,000.00 BENEFITS PACKAGE 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 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Judicial Council of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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