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Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo

Of Counsel - Public Entity Labor & Employment

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Sausalito, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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

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Job Description

Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo (AALRR), an AmLaw 200 law firm with nine offices across California, seeks up to two experienced Of Counsel Attorneys (7+ years) to join our Public Entity Labor & Employment (PELE) Practice Group in Marin. Key Responsibilities We are seeking senior-level attorneys who can operate independently and serve as trusted advisors to our public entity clients.

Responsibilities may include:

Leading complex litigation in trial and appellate courts on behalf of cities, counties, and special districts. Serving as chief labor negotiator at bargaining tables, advising management in collective bargaining, responding to union demands, and handling unfair practice charges before PERB. Conducting and managing high-profile employment investigations, particularly involving represented safety employees (POBR/FBOR). Handling contested administrative hearings, including arbitrations and PERB trials. Providing strategic advice and counsel on a wide range of public-sector labor and employment issues, including discipline, accommodations, wage-and-hour compliance, and executive contracts. Acting as Special Counsel to municipalities in matters involving elected official misconduct and other politically sensitive issues. Advising Fire Districts on general counsel services, including Brown Act, Public Records Act, and ethics compliance. Drafting complex legal opinions and advising City Attorney offices on novel governance issues.

Qualifications Experience:

Minimum 7 years of litigation, labor relations, or public-sector employment law. Prior public agency or union-side experience strongly preferred.

Skills:

Proven ability to handle cases independently; excellent writing, negotiation, and client counseling skills.

Academic Background:

Top 50% of law school class preferred; graduates from UC Berkeley, UC Law SF, UC Davis, Santa Clara, USF, or other highly regarded law schools encouraged to apply.

Mindset:

Independent, client-focused, collaborative, and passionate about local government . Why AALRR? This is a rare chance to join a thriving public-sector practice, take the lead on complex labor and employment matters, and work on high-impact cases shaping California public law.

To Apply:

Submit your resume, law school transcript, and a representative writing sample.