Associate Attorney - Public L&E

Established (40 Years) Premier AmLaw 200 Full-Service Firm Seeking Public Entity Labor & Employment Associate Attorney in California 

 

An established California-based AmLaw 200 full-service law firm with over 40 years in practice is seeking a Public Entity Labor & Employment Associate Attorney with 3 years of experience to join its Public Entity Labor & Employment practice in Cerritos, Pasadena, Irvine, Riverside, or Marin. This role supports public agency clients statewide on litigation, labor relations, and employment advisory matters. The firm has a strong statewide platform, deep institutional public sector relationships, and a nationally recognized public entity practice.

 

This position offers immediate client-facing responsibility, meaningful litigation exposure, and the opportunity to advise public employers on complex workforce and governance matters. The ideal candidate has strong research and writing skills, litigation or labor and employment experience, and the confidence to handle client matters with limited supervision.

 

Offer:

Salary range: $140,000-$200,000 depending on class year, office, and experience

Monthly productivity bonus and end-of-year bonus potential

Profit sharing equal to 10% of compensation

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution and additional firm benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

 

Qualifications:

3 years of labor and employment law or litigation experience with public sector experience preferred

Strong research and writing skills with the ability to handle complex legal issues

Excellent client communication skills and professional judgment

Top academic credentials preferred with graduates from highly regarded California law schools encouraged to apply

Proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and interested in public sector or local government practice

 

Responsibilities:

Supporting litigation in trial and appellate courts including discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and settlement negotiations

Advising public employers on ADA and FEHA accommodations, FMLA and CFRA compliance, FLSA wage and hour matters, and workplace policies

Assisting with workplace investigations and drafting investigation reports and findings

Participating in administrative hearings before arbitrators and the Public Employment Relations Board

Supporting labor relations matters including meet-and-confer obligations, union information requests, discipline notices, and Skelly decisions

Drafting contracts, separation agreements, position statements, policies, and client advisories

Researching and drafting legal opinions for public agency clients on employment and governance matters

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Edwin Ocampo - Recruiting Manager

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 is a new role.

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This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 04/17/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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