Associate Attorney - Westlake Village - ref. f34910819

We are offering an opportunity for an Associate Attorney with a focus on administrative law, located in Westlake Village, California. This role is predominantly based in the public sector and involves representation of public officers across various practice areas, such as workers' compensation, employment claims, and criminal defense.

Responsibilities:

• Represent public officers (fire fighters, paramedics, police officers, etc.) in various legal matters including workers compensation, disability claims, employment disputes, and internal investigations.
• Draft legal arguments for administrative discipline and criminal investigative matters.
• Handle disciplinary appeals, administrative hearings, retirement funds, and labor board negotiations.
• Conduct administrative hearings and arbitration on a weekly basis, with occasional travel to visit various public entities.
• Utilize legal software such as Merus Case for case management and documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure thorough legal representation for clients.
• Bill out time in accordance with company policy and maintain accurate records of all billable hours (but no billable hour requirement!)

^ Pay is contingent upon experience.

Perks:

• RHL has placed many candidates here who are happy long-term!
• 30 days off per year
• 100% of employee healthcare costs covered
• Tons of growth potential
• Year-end bonuses
• Must hold a Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member of the CA State Bar
• Exposure to Administrative Law, Workers Compensation Law, Employment Law, and Criminal Law
• Desire to make court appearances
• Ability to work in Westlake Village most days (or the firm has an office in Brea for Orange County associates)

Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Associate Attorney" in the subject line.

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