California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) · 14 hours ago
Senior Attorney (Labor Relations Counsel IV)
Greater Sacramento
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$11,993/mo - $16,096/moThe California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. This role involves litigating administrative hearings, conducting training, performing workplace investigations, and providing in-house counsel on employment and personnel matters.
GovernmentHuman ResourcesLegalProfessional Services
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Andrew LaGreca, PHR
Responsibilities
Do you want to be the first chair attorney litigating administrative hearings, and arguing writs, motions, and appeals in civil court -- all while maintaining a work-life balance, collaborating with a supportive team of attorneys and assistants, AND having multiple telework days?
You will work on diverse labor and employment duties—including litigating a wide variety of interesting and impactful labor and employment cases, conducting training, performing workplace investigations, providing in-house counsel on employment and personnel matters, and consulting and drafting legal opinions for high level executives on sensitive issues and projects
Unlike many other state departments, CalHR attorneys are authorized to independently represent CalHR and other departments in civil litigation, including both state and federal courts, and appellate courts in labor law matters
Our attorneys regularly argue consequential matters in superior and appellate courts that involve important public policy issues, and which ultimately may result in published decisions and shape the law
You will enjoy being assigned the majority of your work from the inception of the case and will be the primary attorney working the matter until its resolution
And working alongside approximately 15-20 attorneys, you’ll have the support and collaboration of experienced peers, and the ability to mentor more junior attorneys throughout your tenure at CalHR
Qualification
Required
CA State BAR License
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with direct responses to each of the numbered items listed
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 or the Electronic State Employment Application
Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification
Preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Practical experience in litigation before superior or federal courts, and/or administrative agencies; experience in labor and employment law, and administrative law
Knowledge of the law and abilities in legal research and analysis
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Company
California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) was created on July 1, 2012, by Governor Brown's Reorganization Plan Number 1 of 2011.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Christopher Rouse
Chief Technology Officer
Helen Fairchild
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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