Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

Position Overview
We are seeking an Associate Attorney with a focus on Labor and Employment law to join our team. The successful candidate will represent private and public sector clients in a range of labor disputes, arbitration proceedings, and administrative hearings, including Act 111 matters. This role combines litigation, arbitration, negotiations, and client counseling to resolve workplace disputes and protect client interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in labor and employment matters before administrative agencies, arbitration panels, and state and federal courts
• Prepare and prosecute grievances, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
• Represent clients in Act 111 hearings, arbitration proceedings, and grievance arbitrations
• Advise and counsel employers and public entities on compliance, discipline, collective bargaining, and workplace policies
• Participate in labor negotiations and support collective bargaining processes
• Conduct investigations of workplace incidents and alleged employee misconduct and prepare investigation reports
• Develop case strategy in coordination with senior attorneys and manage a docket of cases from intake through resolution
• Prepare witnesses, develop exhibits, and present cases at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
• Maintain clear communication with clients, provide regular case updates, and deliver practical legal advice tailored to client needs
• Mentor and collaborate with junior staff and paralegals to ensure quality and timely delivery of legal services

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar
• 2+ years of substantive experience in labor and employment law, with demonstrated experience in labor disputes and arbitration
• Practical experience or exposure to Act 111 hearings is strongly preferred
• Experience representing private sector and/or public sector employers is a plus
• Proven skills in labor negotiations, grievance handling, and collective bargaining support
• Strong courtroom and arbitration advocacy skills, including preparation of briefs and oral argument
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to counsel clients and work collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to travel to hearings and client sites as required

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/01/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.