Associate Attorney (F/T or P/T)

Description Robert Half is recruiting an Associate Attorney (full-time or part-time) for a boutique plaintiffs’ firm in Walnut Creek (mostly telecommute REMOTELY). The firm practices labor & employment law and personal injury litigation and takes cases to be adjudicated in public agency administrative hearings, trial courts, and arbitration. The variety of casework includes representing law enforcement personnel (through their unions) in workplace investigations and in disciplinary appeals before administrative boards, representing victims in prosecuting sexual harassment claims and other torts, professional licensing defense, and a variety matters that arise in private sector employment law (executive compensation and severance negotiations, wrongful terminations, and discrimination cases). The annual billable hour target is 1,700 hours (unless part-time employment is preferred.)The following are the qualifications for the Associate Attorney opportunity:

2+ years of practice experience, ideally in labor & employment law;

Other target areas of previous practice experience include public entity administrative law, criminal law, and plaintiff-side civil litigation;

Strong written and oral advocacy skills;

Able and willing to travel for occasional hearings and representing clients during internal investigations throughout Northern California and the Central Coast;

J.D. degree and member in good standing of State Bar of California; and

Candidates with excellent interpersonal skills, reliable and good work ethic, and fun sense of humor are definitely encouraged to apply!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a fearless advocate who enjoys representing and fighting on behalf of individual clients, including workers, employees, or victims of harassment, discrimination, or sexual abuse. The firm is offering an annual salary of $110,000 – 130,000+/yr., DOE, (part-time contract work would be paid hourly) and there is origination credit paid and bonus eligibility as well. Benefits (some offered only for full-time employment) include paid sick leave and vacation, $500/mo. stipend for health insurance and costs reimbursement, monthly stipend for remote work supplies, equipment, and WFH services; State Bar and professional association dues and MCLE reimbursements, and 401(k) Plan with employer match starting in Jan. 2025.For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!Requirements Must have a minimum of 2 years of practice experience in a legal role, especially labor & employment litigation Must possess active Bar admission in California Knowledge of administrative law and California labor law is preferred Experience in conducting legal research and drafting pleadings for civil court filings Good experience in conducting workplace investigations and/or depositionsRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .