Careers

Redwood Public Law – Labor & Employment Associate

About Redwood Public Law:

Redwood Public Law is a majority women and minority-owned law firm committed to public service and creating a meaningful impact for the clients and communities we serve. We take on the most complex challenges facing agencies throughout California and deliver results for our clients through strategic legal counsel and leadership. We are a reflection of the communities we serve and bring a practical, real-world approach to the solutions we create for clients. More than ever, good governance is needed to address the issues facing our communities. We embrace these challenges, offering creative legal solutions to meet our clients’ needs at this moment.

Redwood Public Law is built on five core values that form the pillars of our Firm:

• Extraordinary client service;
• Caring for each other and our communities;
• A collective strategic vision for the future;
• Respecting our differences;
• and· Treating everyone like a stakeholder.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and values-driven workplace that attracts top talent and reflects our dedication to culture, community, and equal opportunity. Our culture is grounded in mutual respect and the belief that diverse perspectives and experiences strengthen our organization and drive better outcomes.

Opportunity:
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The firm has an immediate need for a Labor and Employment Litigation Associate to join the firm’s expanding Labor and Employment practice and assume a major role in litigation representing private and public entity employers.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of substantive experience in management side advice and counsel of California and Federal labor laws, employment litigation with a desire for trial or arbitration experience including: discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims; FLSA and wage and hour claims, including wage and hour class and collective action lawsuits; legal research; drafting motions, pleadings and legal memoranda; taking and defending depositions; managing discovery-related activities; drafting EEOC position statements, Civil Rights Division responses, conducting workplace investigations including drafting investigative reports; draft policies, employee handbooks and separation agreements.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent judgment, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a flexible and solution-oriented mindset, all while fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

In addition, the successful candidate will have a background in providing advice and counsel to employers on federal and state employment law compliance, including:

• ADA, FEHA compliance, disability accommodations, and leaves compliance
• Contingent workforce compliance
• Experience in labor relations is also advantageous including labor negotiations, grievances and arbitrations
• Compliance with PERB administered statutes, such as the MMBA, EERA, and HEERA.
• PERB & NLRB litigation and administrative hearings

Qualified candidates must have excellent academic credentials, outstanding analytical, research and writing skills, a strong work ethic and dedication to superior client service.

Candidates must possess a knowledge base in California employment law, demonstrated ability to work independently, while working in a collaborative, client-focused environment, and excited about growing a practice with other like-minded colleagues.

Redwood Public Law is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military, or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Redwood Public Law will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state law.

Compensation and Benefits:

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this position is $185,000 - $225,000 annually. Redwood Public Law will consider a variety of factors in determining final compensation, including other skillsets, qualifications, and experience, among others. Redwood Public Law offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, long-term/short-term disability, and 401(k).

How to Apply:

Do you think you’re Redwoodie? Apply! We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a collaborative and rewarding working environment. To apply or find out further information about the opportunity, please email your cover letter and CV to: recruiting@redwoodpubliclaw.com

Contact:
recruiting@redwoodpubliclaw.com
Redwood Public Law
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 430
Oakland, CA 94612