The Hiring Hall is a LCC membership service that is sent out monthly via email and fax.  (Law students can also access the Hiring Hall on our public access website by going to www.unionvoice.org/lcc.)

Please note that we continue to maintain a Resume Bank on LCC On-Line where we post the resumes, by geographic area, of lawyers who have been referred by an LCC member.  The list of candidates can be accessed at http://lcc.aflcio.org/programs_and_projects/resume_bank/index.cfm.  This membership service is an important resource for law students (and junior lawyers) who may not otherwise have access to information about current union-side hiring opportunities, and for LCC members who are hiring to enable the members to search the collection of resumes from those committed to the labor movement.
 
The Resume Bank is only as effective as you make it!  If you teach in a law school and have students interested in practicing union side-labor law, or if you have recently completed a search and have strong candidates that you did not hire that would like to be included in the LCC Resume Bank, please forward for posting those resumes to Jacqueline Komar at jkomar@aflcio.org.

CALIFORNIA

Gilbert & Sackman, a progressive Los Angeles firm representing unions and employee benefits plans as well as plaintiffs in class action litigation, seeks attorneys with 0-5 years experience representing unions and benefit plans. Please email your resume, a writing sample, and references to jlpaller@gslaw.org.

LAW OFFICES OF ELLYN MOSCOWITZ –Oakland. We are seeking a senior level associate with at least 5 years legal experience who has extensive litigation and appellate practice experience. Must have excellent writing skills. We are offering a generous salary, benefits and bonuses. Please send cover letter and resume to: emoscowitz@moscowitzlaw.com

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Worksafe, a California-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting occupational safety and health through education, training and advocacy, seeks an experienced professional with initiative and passion for advocacy work in the area of occupational safety and health and remedies for injured workers. Experience with occupational safety and health, toxics, workers compensation, labor law, and public health policy is required. Other minimum qualifications include: MPH, JD (member of California Bar), or equivalent professional experience; exceptional analytical, research and oral/written communication skills; program management experience; strong supervisory skills; demonstrated fundraising skills and ability to network and promote organizing efforts. Worksafe focuses on eliminating all types of workplace hazards and workplace-created toxic hazards that impact at-risk communities in California. We advocate for protective worker health and safety laws, for using "green chemistry" to create healthy and "green" jobs and for effective remedies for injured workers. The Worksafe Law Center is a legal services support center. It focuses on California's most vulnerable workers by providing advocacy, technical and legal assistance, and training to legal services programs throughout California that directly serve California's most vulnerable low-wage workers. TO APPLY, please submit a cover letter to Jeremy Smith, Worksafe Search Committee, stating why you are interested in this job along with your resume, via email to: worksafe510@yahoo.com. Applications accepted until May 30, 2009, or until position is filled. For more general information about Worksafe, see www.worksafe.org.

The Screen Actors Guild ("SAG"), the nation’s largest labor union representing actors, is currently recruiting for its Fall Legal Extern Program. This is a part-time or full-time position (40 hours/week) from August 2009 to December 2009. The externs will work directly with SAG attorneys on a variety of legal matters, which may include arbitration of grievances pursuant to the collective bargaining agreements, bankruptcy, employment, intellectual property, entertainment, corporate and tax. Work includes researching and drafting memoranda, drafting pleadings, preparing cases for arbitration, and researching and perfecting security interests in motion pictures. Candidates must be a 1L, 2L or 3L student at an ABA accredited law school or equivalent and must be able to receive school credit for participation in the program. To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Nicole Nakagawa, Counsel, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., 7th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90036 or via email to nnakagawa@sag.org.

WOHLNER KAPLON PHILLIPS YOUNG & CUTLER -- Sherman Oaks, California. We have a present opening for an Associate with 0-3 years experience and a keen interest in ERISA transactional work. The right candidate must be a member of the California Bar, highly organized and willing to work for multiple partners on projects relating to our Taft-Hartley Trust Fund clients. We are a small firm offering a competitive salary, and generous benefit package. Please send your résumé and writing sample to RMP@wkpyc.com. No phone calls please.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Small, union-side law firm seeks associate with 0-3 years experience to work in our DC office on labor, employment, ERISA and False Claims Act matters.  Our firm combines traditional labor and employee-benefits practices with innovative labor strategies, First Amendment and qui tam practices, and the new associate will work in all these areas. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to workers’ rights, labor unions and/or the public interest. Strong academic credentials, including work on a law journal, a high grade point average and excellent writing skills are required.  Judicial clerkship experience and Spanish speaking skills are a plus. Send resume to Mark Hanna, Murphy Anderson PLLC, 1701 K Street NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20006,  mhanna@murphypllc.com;  www.murphypllc.com.

ILLINOIS

American Federation of Television and Radio Artists – National labor union representing professional performers, broadcasters and recording artists in entertainment and news media seeks Executive Director for its Chicago Local.  The office also administers the affairs of the Chicago Branch of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).  Responsibilities:  Office operations, including supervision of 15 professional and clerical staff; compliance with unions’ National and Local constitutions; member services; establish policies and strategic goals for Local/Branch; foster positive relationships with industry and strategic partners; negotiate collective bargaining agreements with Chicago television and radio stations; participate in national negotiations for national news and television and radio commercials contracts.  Report to:  AFTRA National Executive Director and Chicago Local and Branch Board/Council.  Requirements:  bachelors degree in relevant field, prefer master's degree in labor relations or juris doctor.  Travel. Minimum seven years executive or senior staff level at labor union, non-profit or similar organization.  Resume:  chiexecsearch@aftra.com.  NO CALLS PLEASE.

Chicago labor law firm representing private and public sector unions and related benefit funds, seeks an attorney with at least 4 years experience in labor matters.  Candidates familiar with public sector labor law and firefighter matters, in particular, are encouraged to apply.  Excellent litigation and writing skills are essential.  Send resume and writing sample to Lisa Moss at Carmell Charone Widmer Moss & Barr, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60606 or email to lmoss@carmellcharone.com.  No phone calls please. 

MARYLAND

Progressive labor firm with offices in New Jersey and New York seeks an attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience representing unions and workers to be based in an office located in Bowie, Maryland.  The attorney will be required to handle a full range of legal work including arbitrations, NLRB and other administrative hearings and court proceedings for District 2 of the Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO, which represents workers in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. Strong writing and research skills are essential.  Send resumes, references and writing samples to Rosemarie Cipparulo, Esq., Weissman & Mintz LLC, One Executive Drive, Suite 200, Somerset, New Jersey 08873 or email at rcipparulo@weissmanmintz.com.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston law firm that represents unions and fringe benefit funds throughout New England is seeking an associate preferably with 3 to 4 years experience in these fields, or a demonstrated interest in them.  Strong research and writing skills and the ability to work well with clients are essential, and litigation experience is desirable. Send letter, resume, and salary requirements to csouris@krakowsouris.com.

MICHIGAN

Busy Detroit area labor law firm representing unions and employee benefit funds has an immediate opening for an attorney with 2-5 years of experience.  Candidates should have a commitment to representing unions and workers, litigation experience and strong writing skills. ERISA experience is a plus.  Mail, fax or email cover letter, resume, references and writing sample to David R. Radtke, Klimist, McKnight, Sale, McClow & Canzano, P.C., 400 Galleria Officentre, Suite 117, Southfield, MI 48034, fax no. (248) 354-9656, dradtke@kmsmc.com.

NEW YORK

Law firm representing private and public sector labor unions, employee benefit funds and individuals with employment issues has immediate opening for an attorney with 2-5 years experience for its NYC office.  NLRB experience strongly preferred.  Position offers immediate and direct client contact and responsibility, and significant litigation opportunities.  Candidate must be committed to representing unions, be able to work well with clients and working people, and have strong research and writing skills.  People of color strongly encouraged to apply.  Please send letter of interest, resume, unedited writing sample and references to pmcconnell@msek.com.

Arbitration Attorney – Associate General Counsel Position - The Contracts and Grievance Center of SEIU Local 32BJ, with over 100,000 members in the property services industry throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC, Florida and Virginia, is looking for a responsible and dedicated attorney to represent the union in the grievance arbitration process. Responsibilities include a rigorous arbitration caseload, advising grievance representatives with contract interpretation questions and assisting with a myriad of daily non-stop legal grievance issues. Candidates must be interested in representing working class individuals, enjoy advocating on a daily basis, and have a significant interest in or prior experience in the labor movement. We are looking for persons with 1-3 years of attorney experience. Women and persons of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual (Spanish, Polish or Albanian) is a plus. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Starting salary between $55-70K (depending upon experience) as well as excellent benefits. This position is based in Local 32BJ’s headquarters in NYC, but some travel is necessary. Please email a letter of interest, resume and references to Michelle Ronis at mronis@seiu32bj.org.

OHIO

Faulkner, Muskovitz & Phillips, a union-side law firm in Cleveland, Ohio seeks an associate with zero to five years experience with all aspects of ERISA compliance including pension and health benefit plans, HIPAA and knowledge of Internal Revenue Code. Multi-employer plan experience preferred.  Responsibilities include client contact, legal research, analyzing issues and drafting of plan documents, pleadings and legal opinions.  Excellent writing, research and speaking abilities and a demonstrated commitment to the labor movement required. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package including profit sharing plan.  Please send resume, law school transcript, writing sample and references from at least one labor law professor and/or union or benefits client to:  Hiring Partner, Faulkner, Muskovitz, and Phillips, LLP, 820 West Superior Avenue, 9th Floor, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia-based firm representing local and international unions and employee benefit plans has an opening for an associate with 2 to 5 years experience for traditional labor law practice and ERISA litigation. Strong oral, research and writing skills required; applicant must either possess Pennsylvania and New Jersey law licenses or be willing to acquire them. Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K. Please email ctjoyce@spearwilderman.com with resume and salary requirements, or send to: Charles T. Joyce, Spear Wilderman, P.C. 230 S. Broad Street, Suite 1400, Philadelphia, PA 19102