The Legal Services Department of the Writers Guild of America, West is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Counsel . This position is full-time, exempt (salaried) with full benefits and under the collective bargaining agreement between the PNWSU-WGSU and the WGAW. Compensation is commensurate with relevant experience. The annualized base salary range is $108,000 – $128,000.
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Legal Services, Counsel is responsible for enforcement of the Guild’s collective bargaining agreements and writers' contracts (including employment, purchase and/or option contracts) through arbitration, litigation, and proceedings before the NLRB or state administrative agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES
OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from law school with a J.D. degree and admission to California State Bar required. Two to six years of experience required. Second chair experience helpful.; NLRB and wage and hour experience a plus. Excellent analytical, advocacy and writing skills required. Computer literate. Good math skills also helpful.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work: occasional lifting from floor level to overhead levels, reaching, bending, sitting, stooping, twisting, turning, visual acuity and manual dexterity.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Does not require working near hazardous equipment or machines. Minimal or no exposure to noise, dust, gas, odors, fumes.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should email cover letter and résumé to the Human Resources Department of the Writers Guild at recruitment@wga.org .
The WGAW offers excellent range of benefits to employees, including: no employee premium for self-coverage in medical, dental, and vision plan; pension plan; 401(k) plan with partial employer match; 13 paid holidays; generous paid vacation leave and sick leave; and 12 weeks of paid parental leave (in coordination with statutory family and medical leave benefits).
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WGAW is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage qualified people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
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