Employment Law Associate

Employment Law Associate (Public Entity Focus)

Location: Concord, CA (Fully Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office)

Position Type: Full-time, Confidential Hire

Billable Requirement: 1,800 Hours

About the Firm

We are partnering with a premier law firm in Concord, CA, that has successfully bridged the gap between high-stakes legal practice and genuine personal sustainability. Specializing in the complex intersection of administrative law and labor relations, the firm serves the public entities and organizations that keep California’s communities functioning.

This firm is "productivity-first" and stands out by offering true geographic flexibility and a highly manageable 1,800-hour yearly billable requirement, ensuring our attorneys have the mental bandwidth to provide elite counsel without burnout.

Position Overview

We are seeking a sharp, analytical, and empathetic Employment Law Associate with 2 to 8 years of experience. In this role, you will act as a primary strategic partner for both public and private sector clients, managing a diverse caseload with a high degree of professional autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on wage-and-hour compliance, leaves of absence (FMLA/CFRA), and employee discipline.

• Conduct high-level, independent workplace investigations into sensitive employment matters.

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

• Create, refine, and update complex employment agreements, comprehensive employee handbooks, and specialized agency policies.

Qualified Candidates Will Possess

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

• 2–8 years of dedicated employment law experience.

• Prior experience navigating the California Government Code, PERB, or the Brown Act is highly desirable and will fast-track your application.

• A counselor-focused approach with the ability to translate complex labor statutes into clear, actionable advice for agency leaders and business owners.

• Proven ability to manage case files and deadlines independently, whether working remotely or in a hybrid structure.

Why Join Us?

• A firm 1,800-hour billable goal designed to support genuine work-life balance.

• Complete freedom to choose a fully remote, hybrid, or in-office work model.

• Based in Concord, offering the best of the Bay Area without the grueling downtown San Francisco commute or high cost of living.

• Highly competitive base salary, a transparent bonus structure, comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage, and a 401(k) with employer contributions.

To Apply

Please submit your confidential application and 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.