Labor & Employment Attorney

About GRT

GRT is a statewide labor and employment firm with deep experience representing both public-sector and private-sector employees. We have a particular emphasis on supporting public safety and public-sector professionals, including peace officers, firefighters, correctional officers, teachers, nurses, and a wide range of other public employees.
Our practice covers federal and state law; multi-layered regulatory frameworks; local ordinances; municipal codes; and collective bargaining agreements. We represent clients in state and federal courts and before numerous administrative agencies, including the California State Personnel Board, CalPERS, local personnel boards, and various pension systems.
GRT also champions employees who have faced wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other unlawful workplace practices. We provide expert, assertive, and reliable representation to secure strong outcomes for our clients.
We are seeking an attorney and are open : Junior (0–3 years), Mid-Level (3–7 years), and Senior (7+ years) levels to join our growing team.

As part of our labor and employment practice GRT also has a highly specialized and highly successful criminal defense practice in both state and federal court. Our criminal defense practice primarily focuses on defending law enforcement officers, firefighters and white-collar persons charged with crimes. Lawyers in the labor and employment department may have an opportunity to work on these cases as well.

Key Responsibilities (Varies by Level)

- Represent public-safety and public-sector employees in disciplinary, benefits, and employment-related matters.
- Handle cases involving wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, and workplace misconduct.
- Advocate before state and federal courts, the California State Personnel Board, CalPERS, local personnel boards, and pension systems.
- Analyze complex federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Draft legal briefs, administrative submissions, discovery, motions, and settlement agreements.
- Provide strategic legal counsel and maintain strong client communication.
- Senior attorneys will additionally lead litigation strategy, supervise colleagues, and manage complex or high-stakes cases.

Qualifications

- J.D. and active California Bar membership.
- Experience level consistent with the desired tier (0–3, 3–7, or 7+ years).
- Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities.
- Experience with public-sector or public-safety employment law preferred.
- Commitment to employee-side representation and client advocacy.

Why Join GRT

- Meaningful work supporting employees, especially public-safety professionals.
- Diverse caseload spanning litigation, administrative hearings, disciplinary appeals, and benefits matters.
- Collaborative team culture with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

*Salary is competitive and subject to negotiation, including bonus structure based on the practice area’s profitability.

Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person