Employment Law Associate

Position: Employment Law Associate (Public Sector)

Location: Concord, CA 

Billable Target: 1,800 Hours/Year

Type: Full-Time

Looking for high-impact employment law work without the soul-crushing billable requirements?

We are partnering with an exceptional East Bay firm in Concord, CA, that backs up its commitment to work-life balance with real policies—starting with a manageable 1,800-hour billable target. They are seeking a driven, client-focused Employment Law Associate to advise and represent public entities that keep California communities running.

What Makes This Role Stand Out?

• Real Work-Life Balance: A realistic 1,800 billable hour expectation so you can thrive inside and outside of work.

• Complete Location Flexibility: Choose the setup that works best for you—100% remote, hybrid, or in-office.

• Purpose-Driven Practice: Guide public sector clients through complex labor relations and administrative legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on leaves (FMLA/CFRA), wage/hour compliance, and disciplinary issues.

• Direct sensitive workplace investigations.

• Handle administrative hearings and defend against FEHA/Title VII claims.

• Draft personnel handbooks, custom policies, and employment agreements.

Qualifications

• Bar Admission: Active California State Bar license in good standing.

• Experience: 2+ years practicing employment law.

• Public Sector Background: Prior experience with PERB, the Brown Act, or the California Government Code is highly preferred.

• Skills: Ability to manage a diverse caseload independently with strong strategic judgment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with clear, achievable performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and 401(k) matching.

• Easy Concord location—skip the heavy San Francisco commute.

Ready to apply?

Submit your confidential resume to Nykki McAdoo at nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com.

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.