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 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.
October 2008
CALIFORNIA Davis, Cowell & Bowe,San Francisco office seeks an associate with 0-8 years experience to work primarily on assisting Taft-Hartley trust funds on ERISA matters. The largest of these trust funds are in California, Hawaii, and Nevada, and are in the hospitality and grocery industries, but we also represent building trades funds. We also have large, active union clients throughout California, Arizona and Nevada, and also do employment law class action work, so this associate can work on some non-ERISA matters as well. For more information, go to www.daviscowellandbowe.com. We allow our associates substantial responsibility and client contact without oppressive work hours. Candidates should have some prior exposure to ERISA. Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript to Lori Culp, 595 Market St. #1400, San Francisco CA 94105 or via email to lculp@dcbsf.com..
Davis Cowell & Bowe's San Francisco office seeks an associate with 0-8 years experience to work primarily on litigation in California state and federal courts, including prevailing-wage issues, traditional labor litigation, construction-industry labor law, and defense of labor standards ordinances.NLRB and arbitration work also possible. Strong writing and analytic skills are needed. We have large, active union clients throughout California, Arizona and Nevada, and we also do employment law class action work. For more information, go to www.daviscowellandbowe.com. Davis, Cowell & Bowe, LLP in San Francisco is seeking law clerks for next summer. We have expanded far beyond traditional labor and employee benefits law in our work for unions, to include First Amendment, corporations and securities, consumer, environmental, election, immigration, antitrust and other areas of the law. We are looking for people who are committed to social and economic justice, who are prepared to work hard and with innovation to achieve it and who are not afraid to venture into the unknown. Please send resume, writing sample and transcript to: Andrew Kahn, Davis, Cowell and Bowe, 595 Market Street, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA 94105, ajk@dcbsf.com. . Beeson, Tayer & Beeson seeks 2009 Summer Law Clerks for their Oakland and Sacramento offices. We prefer that applicants be in their second year of law school and have completed or be enrolled in labor and employment law courses. In addition to a strong academic background and superior writing skills, applicants must share our commitment to the labor movement and have a demonstrated interest in working for progressive organizations. We welcome applicants with experience in the labor movement but have also hired clerks with experience in plaintiffs' employment law and/or public interest law. We represent labor unions, their members and multiemployer benefit plans, as well as select individuals in wage and hour litigation. We expose our clerks to as many areas of labor and employment law as their time and our needs permit. Clerks will primarily work on research assignments with attorneys, but may be asked for assistance on other projects as needed. This position is non-exempt $20.00-$24.00 per hour DOE and location. Please send your cover letter, resume, transcript & references by email to employment@beesontayer.com. Please specify 'Oakland Summer Law Clerk' or 'Sacramento Summer Law Clerk' in the subject line, as appropriate. No phone calls or in-person applicants please. The Screen Actors Guild ("SAG"), the nation's largest labor union representing actors, is currently recruiting for its Spring Legal Extern Program. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) from January 2009 to May 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 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The AFL-CIO's Legal Department seeks summer law clerks to assist on a variety of legal and public policy issues involving the Federation's affiliated unions and the national labor movement. The law clerks' duties include legal research and writing in a wide range of areas, including NLRA, FLSA, and a host of legislative, regulatory and public matters, including immigrant worker rights. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to the labor movement and to issues affecting working families. 2Ls are preferred. To apply, email aavendan@aflcio.org . ILLINOIS Experienced Union Contract Negotiator. Small, international union representing performing artists wants to hire a staff attorney with substantial, demonstrable experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, preferably as chief negotiator, for its Chicago office. Additional experience in arbitrations, contract enforcement, NLRB matters, union management and membership services helpful, but negotiating experience absolutely necessary. Please e-mail resume, outlining such experience, and salary expectations to: unionresumes@aol.com KANSAS Kansas City firm specializing in union-side labor and employee benefits seeks an associate with 0-2 years experience. This position will include all aspects of traditional labor law (such as collective bargaining agreement interpretation/negotiation, federal litigation, and practice before the NLRB) as well as employee benefit litigation. Applicants must be committed to the cause of organized labor. Please email a resume, cover letter and transcript to attorney Martin Walter, mww@blake-uhlig.com . MASSACHUSETTS Small Boston firm that represents unions and fringe benefit funds is seeking an associate with 3 to 4 years experience in these fields. 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. . NEW JERSEY Law Clerk position, part-time during fall and spring semesters (15-20 hours per week at $22.50 per hour). Assist the General Counsel and three department attorneys with a variety of legal issues related to labor unions in general and the American Federation of Teachers specifically. Excellent research and writing skills are required. Second or third year law student who has taken the basic course in labor or employment law and has strong interest in labor unions is desirable. Interested applicants should send a copy of their résumé and writing sample to: Dan McNeil, Legal Department, American Federation of Teachers, 555 New Jersey Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20001. NEW YORK Labor, employment and benefits law firm in NYC with 30 attorneys has an immediate opening for an associate with 2-5 years federal court litigation experience, preferably under ERISA. Please send cover letter and resume to Joe Vitale at jvitale@cwsny.com . New York City Labor Firm seeks Entry Level Associate - Spivak Lipton LLP represents labor unions and benefit funds with offices in New York City and Los Angeles. The firm seeks an entry level associate (0-4 years) with demonstrated commitment to unions for its New York City Office. Strong research and writing skills required. Responsibilities would include labor (public and private sector) and benefits law. Applicants of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Current 3Ls are also encouraged to apply. Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to Sara Corello, Spivak Lipton LLP, 1700 Broadway, New York, NY 10019. Email: jscorello@spivaklipton.com . No telephone inquiries. Long Island firm with active Regional labor employee benefits law practice, seeks an attorney with 3-6 years experience to represent multiemployer benefit funds on ERISA technical, administrative and litigation matters. The position contemplates significant case handling responsibility and daily direct client interaction. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, collegial/professional workplace, and flexible hours. We welcome candidates seeking part-time employment. Please send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to: Robert M. Archer, Archer, Byington, Glennon & Levine, LLP, 425 Broadhollow Road, Suite 405, P.O. Box 9064, Melville, NY 11747, Telephone: (631)249-6565, Fax (631)777-6906, E-mail: rarcher@abgllaw.com . LEGAL INTERNSHIP WITH PROGRESSIVE UNION - The in-house Legal Department of New York's Transport Workers Union Local 100 welcomes applications from second and third year law students for internships/externships commencing immediately. Candidates should possess strong interest in social justice and worker advocacy and should be developing rigorous research and writing skills. Legal Interns will assist with litigation, disciplinary and contract arbitrations, accompany attorneys to administrative hearings and court, and perform legal research, among other responsibilities. Students of color with interest in labor law are particularly encouraged to apply. Academic credit may be arranged. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until November 30, 2008. Please send a resume and letter of interest to: Retu Singla, Legal Department, TWU Local 100, 80 West End Avenue, New York, New York 10023, fax no. (212) 362-4305 or via email at rsingla@twulocal100.org .
WASHINGTON Schwerin Campbell Barnard & Iglitizin, LLP, a Seattle based union side labor and employment firm, seeks an associate level attorney with 0-5 years experience, ERISA and trust fund experience desirable. Looking for a highly motivated and academically talented candidate interested in a dynamic litigation practice that includes significant wage and hour, and class action work. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to the labor movement and social justice. Our clients range from hotel, hospital, and homecare workers, to educators, machinists, teamsters, longshore, and building trades. If you are passionate about representing working people and labor organizations, please submit detailed cover letter, resume, transcript and three references, to helfer@workerlaw.com
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