Associate Attorney – Litigation & Labor Arbitration
Based in Sacramento, Los Angeles, or Emeryville, CA
About Us
Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld (WRR) is the largest law firm in the country dedicated to representing unions, working people, and employee benefit plans. Founded on the principle that working people deserve the best legal representation in an economy and social system not designed with them in mind, we strive for justice in every case we handle. At WRR, we value diversity among our employees because we represent labor unions and their diverse members across both the public and private sectors. The firm has developed the vital expertise necessary to protect Labor’s rights to health benefits and a dignified retirement, serving clients that include international, state-level, and local unions representing virtually every unionized sector.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney with at least one year of experience to join our team across our Sacramento, Los Angeles, or Emeryville offices. This role focuses exclusively on our traditional labor and litigation matters. This position offers an exciting opportunity for significant case-handling responsibilities and direct client interaction, allowing you to step into courtrooms and administrative hearings to advocate for workers.
Responsibilities
- Handle all stages of litigation, with an emphasis on wage and hour class actions, as well as harassment and discrimination litigation.
- Represent Unions in grievance arbitration hearings and before various administrative agencies, such as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).
- Provide strategic, general, and legal advice to the firm’s diverse Union clients, including union representatives and officers.
- Empower workers on the ground by giving comprehensive Union staff and steward trainings.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of relevant litigation experience.
- Demonstrated commitment and fierce dedication to the labor movement and justice for working people.
- Exemplary research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and possesses strong time management skills. A motivated self-starter with superb judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Admission to the California bar and in good standing is required.
- Preferred (Not Required): Judicial clerkship experience, real estate experience, or Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
Work Environment
WRR firmly believes in striving for work-life balance for our advocates. Please note that this position may require occasional evening or weekend work depending on client events or needs. WRR supports a hybrid working environment with about 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
Compensation & Benefits
Our firm offers a highly competitive salary and an exceptional, top-tier benefits package designed to support our attorneys and their families.
- Salary: Paid on a step scale based on years of relevant experience, ranging from $107,000.00 to $148,000.00, plus eligibility for bonuses.
- Comprehensive Healthcare: 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and all eligible dependents.
- Retirement: Participation in a true "defined benefit" pension plan (providing a specified monthly benefit at retirement), alongside an annual employer 401(k) contribution equal to 5% of your salary.
- Insurance & Security: Group life, AD&D, and group Long-Term Disability insurance.
- Work-Life Perks: Paid holidays, commuter benefits, dependent care benefits, and a flexible spending account (FSA).
- Additional Support: Employer-provided cell phone and laptop, as well as the option to participate in a tax-free student loan assistance program.
Application
Please submit a cover letter specifying the position for which you are applying (Associate Attorney – Litigation & Labor Arbitration) and your resume to: Jennifer Calhoun at JCalhoun@unioncounsel.net.