Of Counsel - Public Entity Labor & Employment

Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo (AALRR), an Am. Law 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

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

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.