City Employees Associates L.L.C., based in Long Beach, California, is seeking a labor relations attorney or labor relations representative to serve as staff for independent public employee associations and their members.
CEA services around 150 employee organizations throughout the state. Our clients are organized under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and other related state bargaining laws and they work in cities, counties and special districts in California.
Duties include the full range of CEA services in representing public employees and unions in labor and employment matters, including, but not limited to: serving as lead negotiator; processing grievances and disciplinary appeals; handling arbitrations, Personnel Commission, Civil Service Commission, or Public Employment Relations Board proceedings; representation of individual members in investigatory meetings and medical accommodation meetings; labor management meetings; meet and confers; and other consulting, advice and organizational assistance as needed.
A desire and skill in writing articles on labor and employment topics that affect public sector workers is desirable.
Pay and benefits are competitive. The salary range is $108,000 – $135,000 annually. CEA offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 4% match into the 401k plan; 160 hours of vacation per year; 96 hours of paid sick leave per year; 14 holidays and one floating holiday; parental leave; reimbursement for mileage, state bar dues, and approved professional development costs; and other benefits.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to work remotely and travel to on-site locations throughout southern California are required. Negotiations experience, familiarity with state bargaining laws, and a Bachelor’s Degree or Juris Doctorate is preferred.
Applicants should be highly motivated, willing to learn, work independently, exercise sound judgment, solve complex problems, deliver great client service, and maintain regular professional interactions.
