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