Job postings are listed in alphabetical order by state.

CALIFORNIA

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 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.

UNAC/UHCP, an affiliate of NUHHCE, AFSCME  seeks a Staff Attorney for its San Dimas, CA headquarters.  UNAC/UHCP represents primarily private sector Registered Nurses and other health professionals in Southern California.  Applicant must have at least two, but preferably more, years of experience in private sector union representation, excellent research and writing skills, a strong academic record, California bar membership (or willingness to seek it immediately), a demonstrated commitment to the labor movement and an ability to work both independently and in collaboration with union officers, staff and outside counsel.  A background in health care or health care union activism or representation would be helpful.  Very competitive salary (DOE) and excellent benefits.  Please supply letter of interest, resume, two writing samples, four references and law school transcript to Jay Smith at js@gslaw.org.  Please indicate that you are applying for the UNAC/UHCP position.

Leonard, Carder, LLP, seeks attorneys to join our law practice in providing legal services to labor unions, Taft-Hartley trust funds and workers in class actions for wage and hour claims, and other employment law disputes against multi-national corporations.  Admission to the California bar is strongly preferred but not required; out-of-state lawyers are encouraged to apply. A strong academic background and dedication to the goals of the labor movement, to employee rights and to other progressive causes is essential.  Leonard Carder, LLP is an equal opportunity employer.  Interested applicants should send a resume, references and writing sample(s) to Eleanor Morton, Leonard Carder, LLP, 1188 Franklin Street, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA 94109, or by email to emorton@leonardcarder.com.  For more information about our work, visit our website, www.leonardcarder.com.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Mahoney & Jeffrey, PLLC, a small boutique, family friendly, law firm, seeks a qualified attorney, with one to three years trial or administrative (EEOC/MSPB) hearing experience. DEMONSTRATED INTEREST OR EXPERIENCE in employment law, preferably federal sector, is required.  Previous litigation experience required. Candidate must be a member of or eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar. Qualified candidate is expected to work independently with supervision and have lots of client contact. Competitive compensation with excellent benefits. To apply, please forward a current resume with cover letter to kkmahoney@mahoneyjeffrey.com .  

Collegial Washington, DC boutique specializing in representing pension, health and other employee benefit plans is seeking an ERISA attorney with at least three years of relevant experience.  Motivated individuals with excellent credentials and writing skills should send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to jhirsch@slevinhart.com, or mail it to 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20036, Attention: Jill D. Hirsch.

The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO & CLC, headquarters, Washington, D.C. is hiring a General Counsel.  Duties include providing counsel to the International union executive officers and managing the legal affairs of the union as well as providing assistance in organizing and collective bargaining campaigns.  IFPTE represents a primarily white collar workforce employed in the federal, private, and public sectors. Hands-on organizing, collective bargaining and training experience in addition to a strong legal background in relevant areas of labor and employment law is a plus. Send resume to pconstantino@ifpte.org and gjunemann@ifpte.org.

CWA is currently seeking law clerks for their Washington DC location.  Applicants should possess a demonstrated interest in the labor and employment field, with a particular emphasis on representing working people and labor unions and strong research and writing skills. Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing interest and experience, together with a résumé, writing sample and references. 2Ls are strongly preferred (or 3Ls if seeking a law clerk position for the summer after graduation before a clerkship or similar position begins), although 1Ls may be considered if they have prior labor union or comparable worker advocacy experience or are otherwise highly motivated. Applications should be sent via mail to the Communication Workers of America, Attn: Matt Harris, 501 3rd Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, or faxed to (202) 434-1219.

MICHIGAN

Lawyer with at least two years experience in labor and employment law.  Must have excellent writing skills and be articulate.  Some courtroom and arbitration experience preferred. We are a seven person firm, quite busy, representing unions in the public and private sector.  Send copy of resume to Bruce A. Miller at brucemiller@millercohen, fax to 313-964-4490, or mail to: Miller Cohen, P. L. C., 600 W. Lafayette, Detroit, Michigan 48226.

RHODE ISLAND

Gursky Law Associates, a union-side labor law firm in North Kingstown, RI, seeks an asociate with 0 - 3 years experience. The successful candidate with have excellent research and communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to progressive legal work and social justice issues. Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to rilaborlaw@aol.com.