Employment Law Associate

Employment Law Associate (Public Sector Focus)

Location: Concord, CA (Hybrid / Remote / On-Site)

Billable Requirement: 1,800 Hours

Type: Full-Time

Are you an Employment Law Associate seeking high-stakes work without the 2,200+ billable-hour burn out?

We’ve partnered with a standout firm in Concord, CA, that prioritizes work-life balance through actionable policies, not just promises. They are looking for a sharp, client-focused Associate to join a team dedicated to supporting the public entities that serve California communities.

Why Choose This Firm?

• Sustainable Hours: A reasonable 1,800 annual billable hour requirement designed to prevent burnout.

• Ultimate Flexibility: Work fully remote, in-office, or hybrid—you choose the environment where you perform best.

• Meaningful Work: Advise and represent public sector clients navigating labor relations and complex administrative law.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic advice on wage/hour compliance, leaves (FMLA/CFRA), and employee discipline.

• Lead high-level workplace investigations into sensitive matters.

• Defend clients against FEHA/Title VII claims and represent them in administrative hearings.

• Draft and update employment agreements, handbooks, and custom workplace policies.

Qualifications

• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.

• Experience: 2+ years of dedicated employment law practice.

• Public Sector Expertise: Experience with the Government Code, PERB, or the Brown Act is a strong plus.

• Skillset: Strong strategic counsel abilities and the autonomy to manage a varied caseload independently.

Perks & Location

• Competitive base salary + transparent, attainable bonuses.

• Full Health, Dental, Vision coverage, and 401(k) matching.

• Based in Concord, offering East Bay convenience without the downtown San Francisco commute.

 

To Apply: Send your confidential resume to Nykki McAdoo at

nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.