Associate Attorney
1 day ago
Oakland
Job Description We are a progressive, 15-attorney law firm dedicated to championing unions, workers, and benefit plans since 1936. With offices in Oakland and Sacramento, we represent public- and private-sector unions, educators, employee benefit plans, and individual employees across the full spectrum of union-side labor and employment law. We currently have two open positions for an Associate Attorney: one in our Sacramento office focusing on our Labor & Employment practice, and a second focusing on our Education practice, open in either our Oakland or Sacramento office. Both are available to start immediately. Labor & Employment Practice: This position includes advising and representing clients on a broad range of workplace matters, including collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration proceedings, unfair labor practice charges, wage and hour compliance, and employment discrimination and retaliation claims, with representation before administrative agencies such as the NLRB, PERB, EEOC, and DLSE, as well as in state and federal court litigation. Applicants should have completed labor and employment law courses. Education Practice: Our attorneys represent California Teachers Association members in a variety of legal matters, including Education Code disciplinary actions before the Office of Administrative Hearings, credentialing matters before the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and disputes with employer Districts regarding issues of pay, classification, disability accommodation, layoffs, leaves, transfers, tort claims, et al., in addition to providing advice and counsel on a wide-range of other employment-related issues to such members directly. Each attorney is responsible for handling the intake and handling of approximately 20-30 cases per month. Ideal candidates will have 2-10 years of experience and must be admitted to the California Bar. In addition to a strong academic background, superior writing, and superior oral advocacy skills, applicants must share our commitment to the labor and worker's rights movements. While union-side experience is a plus, we also welcome applicants with backgrounds in plaintiffs' employment law or public interest work. Completion of labor and employment law coursework is expected. We are looking for a motivated self-starter with excellent judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing a caseload independently. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be active, in good standing, with the California Bar. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits in a collaborative, mission-driven workplace. For attorneys with 3-5 years of experience, the salary range is $113,000-$125,000, depending on office and commensurate with experience. Our benefits package includes employer-paid family medical, dental, and vision coverage; profit sharing; a 401(k) match; student loan assistance; and commute support. Our current schedule includes three in-office days and two remote days each week with a monthly $50 work from home subsidy. As part of our commitment to workplace democracy, our associate attorneys have recently organized and ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. This process reflects our values and our long-standing support for worker empowerment. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, references, and a writing sample. If you have been practicing for fewer than three years, please also include your law school transcript. No phone calls or in-person visits please. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $113,000.00 - $123,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA. \nCompany Description W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more. We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies. Our Services W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates. We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding. We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software. Our Expertise W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right. W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.