Attorney - Labor Relations Counsel

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is seeking an Attorney - Labor Relations Counsel to join their Legal Division. This role involves litigating administrative hearings, conducting workplace investigations, and providing in-house counsel on labor and employment matters, while enjoying a collaborative work environment and hybrid telework opportunities. Responsibilities - Litigating administrative hearings and arguing writs, motions, and appeals in civil court - Conducting training and performing workplace investigations - Providing in-house counsel on employment and personnel matters - Consulting and drafting legal opinions for high level executives on sensitive issues and projects - Independently representing CalHR and other departments in civil litigation, including both state and federal courts, and appellate courts in labor law matters - Arguing consequential matters in superior and appellate courts that involve important public policy issues - Mentoring more junior attorneys throughout tenure at CalHR Skills - CA State BAR License - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to numbered items listed in the job description - 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 - 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 Overview - The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) was created on July 1, 2012, by Governor Brown's Reorganization Plan Number 1 of 2011. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.calhr.ca.gov/.