Location: San Francisco,CA, USA
About The CompanyWe are Renne Public Law Group (RPLG), named by the Daily Journal as one of the Top20 Boutique Law Firms in California. The Daily Journal has recognized our partners asTop 100 Women Lawyers, Top 100 California Lawyers, and Top Labor & EmploymentLawyers. California Super Lawyers have recognized our attorneys as well.
Our firm was founded by Louise Renne, former San Francisco City Attorney, a pioneer ofaffirmative litigation in the public interest. Our lawyers have decades of experiencelitigating innovative cases. We practice public law, in the public interest, representingpublic agencies all over the state in court, arbitrations and before administrativeagencies. We also regularly advise cities, counties, and special districts as specialoutside counsel on labor and employment matters.
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Job Description/DutiesOur matters are staffed in a manner that ensures mid-level attorneys receive asignificant amount of responsibility and opportunity. To that end, you will have directcontact with firm clients, providing advice and drafting legal memorandum for advicematters, interviewing witnesses, and drafting reports for workplace investigations, andhaving substantial autonomy in litigation matters.
A sample of the tasks you will encounter may include:● Advising public sector and non-profit employers on personnel and employmentmatters in all areas of California labor and employment laws, includingreasonable accommodation, performance management issues and disciplinaryadvice.● Defending lawsuits in state and federal court concerning race, gender, sexualorientation, age, national origin, religion and disability discrimination claims,harassment and retaliation claims, claims alleging failure to accommodate understate and federal laws, wrongful discharge suits, speech and whistleblowercases, defamation lawsuits, negligent hiring and retention claims, FLSA overtimesuits, civil service terminations, and lawsuits involving allegations that retirementbenefits and/or retiree health benefits are “vested” and not subject to change.● Participating in all aspects of labor relations, including negotiating laboragreements, responding to grievances, representing clients in discipline andcontract labor arbitrations, preparing position statements in response to unfairlabor practice charges and representing clients in administrative hearings beforePERB.● Participating in workplace investigations and supporting the firm's role as aneutral, outside investigator, including interviewing witnesses, reviewing relevantrecords, drafting investigator reports and preparing related communications topublic legislative bodies.● Assisting clients to navigate the web of state and federal employment laws,collectively bargained contracts, merit system rules, Constitutional issues, localcodes and ordinances, personnel rules and matters related to COVID-19.
Job CriteriaWe are looking for labor and employment attorneys with demonstrated academic andprofessional success, and three (3) to six (6) years' experience to join our practice. Weare seeking candidates with: litigation experience (including written discovery, takingdepositions, motion practice and pre-trial and/or trial experience in state and federalcourt); dispute resolution (pre- and post-litigation) and negotiating severanceagreements; administrative proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board(PERB), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the U.S. Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission(EEOC), and Department of Fair Employment and Housing(DFEH); advising clients on reasonable accommodation, disciplinary matters; laborrelations; and experience conducting or overseeing workplace investigations.
RPLG is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusiveculture. RPLG encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard torace, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationalorigin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected byapplicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual,transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, and protectedveterans are all encouraged to apply.RPLG makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide allqualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities foremployment in all positions.RPLG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals withdisabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistanceapplying online, please email...@publiclawgroup.com. If you are selected for aninterview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request anaccommodation for the interview process.
Salary Range/Hourly Rate$160,000 to $220,000
Other Benefits and PerksThe salary range for this position is $160,000 to $220,000. Placement within this rangeis dependent on experience and qualifications. The firm also offers a generous benefitspackage including, but not limited to:• Health Insurance• Dental Insurance• 401(k) Matching and Profit Sharing• Hybrid Work Schedule• FSA and Commuter Benefit Programs
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