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Robert Half
Employment Staff Attorney
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What they do
An Employment Lawyer is a legal professional who works with all legal matters related to employees in the workplace. They are involved in ensuring that the right procedures are used for hiring, managing employee relations, handling disputes between employers and their employees.
$197,361 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an Employment Staff Attorney to provide high-quality legal representation and advocacy for low-income workers in San Rafael, California.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake meetings, assess facts, analyze legal issues, and perform thorough research to support case strategy and advice.
- Lead community presentations and participate in outreach activities that increase awareness of workplace rights and available legal resources.
- Negotiate with employers and opposing counsel to pursue favorable resolutions through settlement when appropriate.
- Advocate for clients in administrative proceedings and court matters, including support for broader litigation efforts aligned with organizational priorities.
- Provide direction, mentoring, and training to legal support staff, interns, and volunteers as needed.
- Partner with internal staff to maintain strong service delivery, track case progress, and uphold high standards of representation.
- Maintain accurate case files, time records, and outcome data to support compliance, reporting, fundraising, and program evaluation.