California Employment Attorney - Part-Time

Overview

Brief

Description:

For a business of any size to thrive, its people need to thrive. They need to be part of a healthy, inclusive culture. They need to be the right people in the right jobs. They need skills and training to do their jobs well. And a thriving organization also needs someone to navigate the complex waters of employment law, compliance, risk mitigation, compensation and so much more.

That’s a lot. And in reality, it takes more than one person to do it. That’s why Employers Council exists. To collaborate with employers in solving problems and unlocking unique opportunities for growth. To add the collective experience of our HR and legal professionals so employers can find cost-effective solutions and make smart decisions. We’re here to be a partner in building and maintaining a truly exceptional workplace.

Because when you have that, you set the stage for long-term success for everyone.

Employers Council is seeking a part-time intermittent California Employment Attorney to join our team. We partner with employers to grow exceptional, dynamic workplaces by offering a comprehensive set of services. The California Employment Attorney should have a practical, solutions-driven counseling ability with a client-service-oriented approach. This includes the capability of multi-tasking and dealing with ambiguity in the law, process & procedure.

The attorney should be able to adequately demonstrate a solid understanding of various substantive areas of federal and California employment law including, but not limited to, discrimination and harassment, disability and accommodations, employee policies, and wage and hour matters (e.g. Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA and related state laws).

Become a part of making work better for everyone by helping employers build exceptional workplaces!

Successful candidate must reside in:
Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming.

Hourly Range - $30 - $80

This position has the option to be a full-time position. The salary for full-time is $133,900.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• Advise and counsel employers regarding multiple and complex California legal issues, recognizing and addressing potential risks with situations including performance documentation, discipline, termination, layoffs, employment agreements, waiver and release agreements, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, Cal/OSHA workplace safety issues, etc.
• Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with members through regular phone, virtual, and in-person communication.
• Demonstrate independence, competence, and confidence when advising management and business leaders on complex employment law matters.
• Ability to discuss the California Legal Services service line and identify how the services fit the needs of member organizations.
• Ability to understand legal and business priorities and help build consensus among multiple stakeholders (e.g. HR professionals and management teams).
• Evaluate and analyze EEO/ Civil Rights claims, draft position statements and represent employers in state and federal agency proceedings.
• Advise employers on compliance with related or conflicting state and federal laws including wage and hour, Title VII, Fair Employment and Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave, California Family Rights Act, Workers Compensation, and other state employment statutes.
• Represent employers in administrative hearing processes including unemployment hearings and wage claims.
• Support current member engagement by conducting assessments and strategy/priorities meetings throughout their membership year to bolster member engagement and awareness of California Legal Services and other fee-based services.
• Ability to travel, prepare & deliver in-person and virtual training to organizations in various practice areas including harassment, equal employment opportunity law, termination, wage and hour, FMLA,…