The Labor and Employment Attorney I advises management on legal matters and ensures compliancy to protect company against legal liability. Responsible for analyzing proposed and established legislation, preparing legal documents, and reviewing company policies. Being a Labor and Employment Attorney I typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and may require admittance to a state bar. Being a Labor and Employment Attorney I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as a Labor and Employment Attorney I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
Labor And Employment Attorney Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Labor And Employment Attorney to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned;
- Participate in the hiring and training of employees in assigned offices;
- May be assigned to lead and coordinate special projects, such as coordinating office space and moves;
- Maintain assigned offices, including overseeing the ordering and stocking of offices supplies, as well as the ordering and repair of office equipment;
- Support attorney presentations (i.e., collateral materials, update presentation slides) and assist with Continuing Legal Education (CLE) compliance;
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of pitches and RFP responses;
- Directly supervise and manage staff in assigned offices;
- Assist with updating the firm’s social media channels, website and intranet;
- Prepare documents including correspondence, memoranda and legal documents; compose and draft routine cover letters and shell documents;
- Assist with drafting and preparing e-communication marketing campaigns and analytics reporting;
- Coordinate office activities, including annual holiday parties and other firm-sponsored activities;
- Prepare and deliver annual reviews and provide input on any salary increase or bonus recommendations;
- Manage facilities for assigned offices, including coordinating with building management and vendors, as needed;
- Prepare and process court and administrative agency filings;
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements:
- Top law school credentials;
- Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters arising in representing public entities;
- Must be a team player;
- Admission to the CA State Bar;
- Specialized secretarial degree, associate and/or bachelor’s degree required;
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while remaining flexible to new situations as they arise;
- Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality a must;
- Able to work under pressure while managing multiple deadlines/priorities;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to apply good judgment and discretion;
- Minimum of ten (10) years legal experience as an Attorney;
- Public procurement/contract negotiation experience, including construction-related contracts, energy contracts, business and services agreements;
- Law firm experience required;
- Detail-oriented, proactive, organized and have excellent follow through skills;
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and have excellent follow-up skills;
- Ability to perform a significant amount of computer work.