The following information is provided either directly from employers or through courtesy of the Lawyers Coordinating Committee, AFL-CIO. The Peggy Browning Fund does not have any additional information other than that which is listed below. Inquiries should be directed to the contact provided with each listing.

Law Students and Interns can access the current and previous Hiring Halls at www.unionvoice.org/lcc/home.html.

June 2009

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 - seeks a senior associate with at least five years labor and litigation experience. Active practice with the building and construction trade unions as well as large wage and hour class action cases. Excellent salary, benefits and bonuses. Please send cover letter and resume to emoscowitz@moscowitzlaw.com.

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 - has 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.

ILLINOIS

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.

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 401(k). 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.


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