Renne Public Law Group – Labor and Employment Attorney

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About The Company

We are Renne Public Law Group (RPLG), named by the Daily Journal as one of the Top

20 Boutique Law Firms in California. The Daily Journal has recognized our partners as

Top 100 Women Lawyers, Top 100 California Lawyers, and Top Labor & Employment

Lawyers. California Super Lawyers have recognized our attorneys as well.

Our firm was founded by Louise Renne, former San Francisco City Attorney, a pioneer of

affirmative litigation in the public interest. Our lawyers have decades of experience

litigating innovative cases. We practice public law, in the public interest, representing

public agencies all over the state in court, arbitrations and before administrative

agencies. We also regularly advise cities, counties, and special districts as special

outside counsel on labor and employment matters.

Learn more about RPLG here : https : / / rennepubliclawgroup.com /

Job Description / Duties

Our matters are staffed in a manner that ensures mid-level attorneys receive a

significant amount of responsibility and opportunity. To that end, you will have direct

contact with firm clients, providing advice and drafting legal memorandum for advice

matters, interviewing witnesses, and drafting reports for workplace investigations, and

having 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 employment

matters in all areas of California labor and employment laws, including

reasonable accommodation, performance management issues and disciplinary

advice.

Defending lawsuits in state and federal court concerning race, gender, sexual

orientation, age, national origin, religion and disability discrimination claims,

harassment and retaliation claims, claims alleging failure to accommodate under

state and federal laws, wrongful discharge suits, speech and whistleblower

cases, defamation lawsuits, negligent hiring and retention claims, FLSA overtime

suits, civil service terminations, and lawsuits involving allegations that retirement

benefits and / or retiree health benefits are vested and not subject to change.

Participating in all aspects of labor relations, including negotiating labor

agreements, responding to grievances, representing clients in discipline and

contract labor arbitrations, preparing position statements in response to unfair

labor practice charges and representing clients in administrative hearings before

PERB.

Participating in workplace investigations and supporting the firm’s role as a

neutral, outside investigator, including interviewing witnesses, reviewing relevant

records, drafting investigator reports and preparing related communications to

public legislative bodies.

Assisting clients to navigate the web of state and federal employment laws,

collectively bargained contracts, merit system rules, Constitutional issues, local

codes and ordinances, personnel rules and matters related to COVID-19.

Job Criteria

We are looking for labor and employment attorneys with demonstrated academic and

professional success, and three (3) to six (6) years’ experience to join our practice. We

are seeking candidates with : litigation experience (including written discovery, taking

depositions, motion practice and pre-trial and / or trial experience in state and federal

court); dispute resolution (pre- and post-litigation) and negotiating severance

agreements; administrative proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board

PERB), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the U.S. Equal Employment

Opportunity Commission(EEOC), and Department of Fair Employment and Housing

DFEH); advising clients on reasonable accommodation, disciplinary matters; labor

relations; and experience conducting or overseeing workplace investigations.

RPLG is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive

culture. RPLG encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to

race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national

origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by

applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual,

transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, and protected

veterans are all encouraged to apply.

RPLG makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all

qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for

employment in all positions.

RPLG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with

disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance

applying online, please [email protected]. If you are selected for an

interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an

accommodation for the interview process.

Salary Range / Hourly Rate

$160,000 to $220,000

Other Benefits and Perks

The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $220,000. Placement within this range

is dependent on experience and qualifications. The firm also offers a generous benefits

package 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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